Issue - meetings

This report recommends that the Watersmeet Business Plan 2024-2027 be approved so that the venue can continue to expand on its successes and to further develop with an extensive programme of shows, event cinema and films over the next three years.

Recommendation:

That Climate Change, Leisure & Community Committee approve the adoption of the Watersmeet Business plan 2024-2027.

That public access to the report be immediate.

Ben Terry, General Manager and Judy Simpson, Marketing and Campaigns Manager introduced the report.

In response to questions that were raised, the Officers advised that there is no concern in terms of underrepresentation of any groups. The venue’s biggest strength is the ability to adapt to the different requirements when it comes to hiring the venue to the public. The focus is on looking for new opportunities and new groups to bring into the venue and introduce them to theatre.

Councillor Chris Lloyd moved the recommendation; that the Climate Change, Leisure and Community Committee approve the adoption of the Watersmeet Business plan 2024-2027.

That public access to the report be immediate.

On being put to the Committee the motion was declared CARRIED by the Chair, the voting being by general assent.

RESOLVED:

That Climate Change, Leisure & Community Committee approve the adoption of the Watersmeet Business plan 2024-2027.

That public access to the report be immediate.