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*RESOLVED –
 

1.  
That a more commercial approach be
taken to both the programming and the hiring of the Winding Wheel
Theatre to reduce the financial subsidy provided to the
venue.
 

2.  
That alternative operational
arrangements be put in place to support the commercial approach,
including focussing opening hours around planned commercial events,
and making changes to the availability of the venue for
hire.
 

3.  
That the proposed changes to fees and charges for room hire,
equipment hire and staffing cost at the Winding Wheel Theatre, as
detailed in Appendix B of the officer’s report, be approved
for implementation from 1 April 2024.
 

4.  
That authority be delegated to
the Service Director for Leisure, Culture and Community Wellbeing,
in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Town Centres and
Visitor Economy, to apply appropriate negotiated fees for new
activities and opportunities that are introduced during the period
covered by the officer’s report.
 
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
 
The proposals
have been brought forward to respond to the savings targets
identified in the Budget Strategy Implementation Plan, which was
approved in November 2023. This will enable the Council to
work towards developing a balanced 2024/25 budget and MTFP, which
will support the Council to continue to deliver against the vision
and priorities set out in the Council Plan.