Purpose

To approve the development of the strategy

Decision

RESOLVED:

a)    That Cabinet approves the closure of the Action Plan - Phase 1 (Cornerstone) and notes the positive progress made on delivering the Action Plan – Phase 1 (Cornerstone).

b)    Cabinet approves the Action Plan - Phase 2 (Culture and Cornerstone) as detailed in appendix 1, noting that it includes broader culture issues and the Cornerstone 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.