Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve a roadmap for the development of a strategy related to culture, heritage, and creative industries.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved, including the closure of Phase 1 of the Action Plan and the approval of Phase 2 focusing on culture and The Beacon Arts Centre.

summary: The decision involves approving a roadmap for the development of a strategy related to culture, heritage, and creative industries.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve a roadmap for the development of a strategy related to culture, heritage, and creative industries.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves cultural and creative industries, which can have varying opinions and interests among local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Artists", "Cultural organizations"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democratic.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1856

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To approve the roadmap for the development of the strategy  

Content: To approve the roadmap for the development of the strategy     Resolved: a) That Cabinet approves the closure of the Action Plan - Phase 1 (The Beacon) and notes the positive progress made on delivering the Action Plan – Phase 1 (The Beacon). b) That Cabinet approves the Action Plan - Phase 2 (Culture and The Beacon) as detailed in appendix 1, noting that it includes broader culture issues and The Beacon Arts Centre. c) That Cabinet notes the pathway to deliver a Culture, Heritage and Creative Industries Strategy 2026 - 2030, which will be brought back to Cabinet following wider public consultation in summer 2026.  

Date of Decision: May 30, 2025