Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 2, 2025

Purpose: A report into the economic impact of culture in Banbury and a strategy for it's development

Content: Resolved   (1)            That Made in Banbury, a cultural strategy for the Town, be endorsed.   (2)            That the impact investment in arts and culture can have on the local economy be acknowledged.   (3)            That the Banbury Quays Consortium be supported in their coordination of marketing cultural offers to audiences under a shared ‘Made in Banbury’ approach across the district with a grant of £3000 from existing funding allocations for each of the next two years.   (4)            That the implementation and delivery of the action plan be monitored.   (5)            That, given the independent nature of the cultural strategy, the area oversight groups be asked to consider culture in their placemaking plans, ensuring the arts organisations of the district contribute to the cultural development of the district overall.