Decision - Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Annual Report 2023/24

Brighton and Hove Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee Decided 9 Mar 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee

Report author

Louise Peim

Published

9 Mar 2023

Reference

6881

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report provides committee with an update on Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival's activity over the past 12 months and business plan for 2023-24.

RESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Noted the achievements of the organisation despite challenges presented to them, including significant delays to the capital works at the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. 2. Supported the Trust's plans for the forthcoming year 2023/24.

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The committee reviewed Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival’s recovery from the pandemic, its community and cultural work, and the challenges caused by delays to capital works at the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre. It supported the organisation’s plans for 2023/24 and noted its achievements and ongoing financial pressures.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

That the Committee note the organisation’s achievements despite challenges, including significant delays to capital works at the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, and support the Trust’s plans for 2023/24.

Financial impact

No direct financial implications arise from the recommendations. The Council provides an annual grant of £1.938 million to BDBF and contributes £274,529 annually to a sinking fund for planned maintenance.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities Communities & Culture Committee

Date in document

9 Mar 2023

Stakeholders named

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Brighton Dome and Brighton FestivalBrighton & Hove City CouncilArts Council EnglandNational Lottery Heritage Fundcommunity groupsyoung peopleartists and creative practitionersBrighton & Hove residents and visitors

Next steps

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Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival will proceed with its plans for 2023/24.
The organisation will focus on the successful opening and operation of the restored Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.
The Council will continue its annual grant and sinking-fund contributions under the existing legal agreement.

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