Issue - decisions

Resolved: That Executive agree that:

(i)      The council ask Arts Council England to novate the council’s existing contract for delivery of music opportunities for children and young people to the new York Music Hub.

(ii)    The council transfer its delivery staff to a new community interest company (York Arts Education), spun out from the council, to act as the York Music Hub’s delivery partner, subject to negotiation of an appropriate contract as set out in paragraph 19 of the report.

(iii)   The council provide a guarantee to York Arts Education with respect to future redundancy liabilities as set out in paragraph 36 of the report.

(iv)  Delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services to draw up appropriate legal agreements to enact these decisions.

Reason:     To support the continued development of excellent music opportunities for children and young people in York.