Decision

The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee has decided to recommend the adoption of the North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan and further work to secure funding for a cultural collaboration/partnership.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved for the adoption of the masterplan and further work to secure funding.

summary: The decision involves the adoption of the North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan and securing funding for a cultural collaboration/partnership.

topline: The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee has decided to recommend the adoption of the North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan and further work to secure funding for a cultural collaboration/partnership.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves securing funding and collaboration with external cultural partners.

affected_stakeholders: ["North Northamptonshire Council", "Arts Council England", "Cultural partners"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://northnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2049

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Following debate it was resolved that:   The Place and Environment Scrutiny Committee   a) Noted the North Northamptonshire Cultural Masterplan for adoption; b) Recommended it be adopted by the Council Executive; c) Recommended that further work should be undertaken with Arts Council England and with key cultural partners to confirm the most optimum ways to secure funding in order to support the establishment of a North Northamptonshire Cultural Collaboration / Partnership.

Date of Decision: July 1, 2025