Decision

The Executive has decided to approve contracts and grant funding agreements for cultural institutions in Greater Manchester.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves approving contracts and grant funding agreements for the management and operation of HOME and the National Football Museum in Greater Manchester.

topline: The Executive has decided to approve contracts and grant funding agreements for cultural institutions in Greater Manchester.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant financial support and long-term commitments to cultural institutions.

affected_stakeholders: ["Greater Manchester Arts Centre", "National Football Museum", "City of Manchester residents"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence as the decision involves significant public funding.

URL: https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=985

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approve a contract for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 15 years with Greater Manchester Arts Centre for the management and operation of HOME from 1 April 2025 with revenue support of up to a maximum of £1,268,394 per annum.???   Approve a grant funding agreement for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 12 years with the National Football Museum from 1 April 2025 with revenue support of up to a maximum of £1,200,00 in 2025/26 and up to a maximum of £1,150,000 in 2026/27 and subsequent years.

Content: Approve a contract for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 15 years with Greater Manchester Arts Centre for the management and operation of HOME from 1 April 2025 with revenue support of up to a maximum of £1,268,394 per annum.???   Approve a grant funding agreement for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 12 years with the National Football Museum from 1 April 2025 with revenue support of up to a maximum of £1,200,00 in 2025/26 and up to a maximum of £1,150,000 in 2026/27 and subsequent years. The Executive:-   (1)       Approve a contract for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 15 years with Greater Manchester Arts Centre for the management and operation of HOME from 1 April 2025 with revenue support of up to a maximum of £1,268,394 per annum. (2)       Approve a grant funding agreement for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 12 years with the National Football Museum from 1 April 2025 with revenue support of up to a maximum of £1,200,000 in 2025-26 and up to a maximum of £1,150,000 in 2026-27 and subsequent years. (3)       Delegate responsibility to the Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods, City Treasurer and City Solicitor in consultation with the Deputy Leader to negotiate and finalise the terms of the arrangements. (4)       Authorise the City Solicitor to complete all documents and enter into all agreements necessary to give effect to the recommendations.  

Date of Decision: October 16, 2024