Decision details

The Director, Public Health, Protection & Community Services provided Cabinet with his report which contained exempt information, providing a summary and assessment of the business proposals received for the proposed community asset transfer of the Muni Arts Centre highlighting identified benefits and risks on each option and potential capital and revenue implications.

The Director provided further feedback to the Cabinet in respect of the comments of the Strategic Arts and Culture steering group following their meeting on the 13^th June.

Following detailed discussions in respect of each of the business proposals identified within the report the Committee RESOLVED:

1.    To take forward a tenancy with Awen Cultural Trust following consideration of the summary and assessment of the two business plans received in respect of the asset transfer of the Muni Arts Centre.

2.    To authorise Officers to enter into detailed negotiations with Awen Cultural Trust to agree the terms of the lease and necessary financial support requirements to secure a sustainable future for the Muni Arts Centre, and

3.    That only if suitable terms can be agreed between both parties, authorise the Director of Public Health, Protection & Community Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Well-being and Cultural Services to make the necessary arrangements to transfer the Muni Arts Centre to Awen Cultural Trust, and

4.    That if suitable terms cannot be agreed, the Council to consider other alternatives for the future of the Muni Arts Centre.