Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: April 8, 2025

Purpose: For Members to consider and approve a further package of support to the Stiwt Trust to deliver a programme of Welsh Cultural activities

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)       That the Chief Officer Economy and Planning be authorised to provide a grant of £30,433 per annum, for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, to the Stiwt Trust to deliver a programme of arts and cultural activities to support the priorities in the Council Plan.   (ii)      That the funding position before the end of 2025/26 (when balances are forecast still to be positive) be reviewed and an assessment made of whether any adjustment to the funding agreement is required at that point.     (iii)     That officer time provided from the Council’s Regeneration Team is continued to support the Stiwt Trust in achieving its plans for growth, in securing third-party grant support and in increasing earned income levels.   (iv)     That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution. Reasons for decisions   To continue to assist the Stiwt Trust so that it can continue to provide a Welsh cultural facility for Wrexham County Borough, providing access for children and young people to experience cultural opportunities and a facility for the wider community. The reason for urgency is to put the SLA in place as soon as possible to make the payment, which will be backdated to 01/04/25.