Decision details

An extensive engagement exercise has produced a seven year development plan to ensure that:

• York will be internationally recognised for its exceptional heritage and unique arts offer.
• Residents and businesses in York will benefit from York’s unique cultural offer, leading to greater investment and participation in the city.
• That the cultural offer for York’s residents will be expanded beyond the city centre.
• All citizens, irrespective of age or background, will be proud to be engaged with York’s arts and heritage offer, which will include a wide range of inclusive opportunities.

This item has been deferred to the meeting of the Executive on 14 February 2019 to allow the draft strategy to reflect the consultation feedback.

Resolved:  That the Vision and Key Ideas set out in paragraphs 13 and 14 of the report be approved on behalf of the city.

Reason:     So that:

·        York will be internationally recognised for its exceptional heritage and unique arts offer;

·        Residents and businesses in York will benefit from York’s unique cultural offer, leading to greater investment and participation in the city;

·        The cultural offer for York’s residents will be expanded beyond the city centre; and

·        All citizens, irrespective of age or background, will be proud to be engaged with York’s arts and heritage offer, which will include a wide range of inclusive opportunities.