URL: https://democracy.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1184

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder - Heritage, Culture & the Arts

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To seek approval for a budget to be created in 2026/27 to upgrade the theatre’s original chandeliers to LED, improving efficiency and supporting improved environmental sustainability.

Content: To seek approval for a budget to be created in 2026/27 to upgrade the theatre’s original chandeliers to LED, improving efficiency and supporting improved environmental sustainability. That a capital budget be set up in 2026/27 for £165,000 financed from the Capital Reserve. NSDC has committed to reduce the impact of climate change (Community Plan Ambition 6), and the Heritage & Culture Business Unit is a National Portfolio Organisation for the Arts Council England and is required to deliver against their Environmental Responsibility investment principle.  A ‘do nothing’ approach could be considered, however the chandeliers will remain in need of upgrade whilst becoming more costly to operate.

Date of Decision: May 14, 2026