108 FUTURE OF THE S.48 AGMA GRANTS SCHEME PDF 253 KB
To consider a report of the Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships.
Decision:
1. That it be noted that initial consideration has been given to the case for closure of the Section 48 AGMA Grants programme and that a consultation on closure of the scheme is to be undertaken by AGMA to inform a final decision on closure to be taken at a later date.
2. That the development be supported of a new funding programme for culture, under the GMCA, as a potential replacement for the Section 48 Scheme.
3. That it be noted that it is intended to run the consultation for a new CA programme for culture at the same time as the consultation on closure of the Section 48 scheme.
Minutes:
The Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships submitted a report which requested that formal consideration be given to the closure of the current AGMA Grants Scheme established under S48 Local Government Act 1985, with a view to its replacement by a new scheme under the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).
RESOLVED -
(1) That it be noted that initial consideration has been given to the case for closure of the Section 48 AGMA Grants programme and that a consultation on closure of the scheme is to be undertaken by AGMA to inform a final decision on closure to be taken at a later date.
(2) That the development be supported of a new funding programme for culture, under the GMCA, as a potential replacement for the Section 48 Scheme.
(3) That it be noted that it is intended to run the consultation for a new CA programme for culture at the same time as the consultation on closure of the Section 48 scheme.