Decision - ABCD Cultural Recovery Plan Update

Brighton and Hove Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee Decided 12 Jan 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee

Report author

Marina Norris

Published

12 Jan 2023

Reference

6807

As published

the council's own words, unedited

The paper will provide an update on the ABCD Cultural Recovery Plan, share key pieces of evaluation information and outline next steps.

RESOLVED: That the Committee noted the report.

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The evaluation concludes that the Brighton & Hove ABCD Cultural Recovery Programme met its aim of creating a more inclusive, collaborative and sustainable cultural sector after Covid-19. It recommends building on the programme through continued partnership working, diverse leadership, improved governance, creative workspace development and support for freelancers.

Recommendation

Continue and develop the ABCD programme, strengthening its non-hierarchical governance and working groups, embedding diverse leadership and anti-racist practice, sharing learning, supporting creative and cultural space, and progressing the Space to Grow and Creative Worker Income Guarantee initiatives.

Financial impact

Total programme funds raised: £548,580, including £113,450 from Brighton & Hove City Council.

Ward affected

city-wide

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove cultural and creative sectorFreelancersArtists and creative workersCultural organisationsAudiences and participantsLocal communitiesYoung peopleDisabled peopleWomen and non-binary peopleBrighton & Hove City CouncilArts Council EnglandABCD Governance GroupEnliven partnersNational Portfolio OrganisationsBusinesses and developers

Next steps

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Continue the programme through its future phases.
Progress the Space to Grow initiative.
Continue research into the Creative Worker Income Guarantee.
Develop more diverse leadership and embed anti-racist practice.
Review and strengthen working-group governance, roles and decision-making.
Share the programme's learning and legacy across partnerships.
Use future sector discussions to shape the programme's next evolution.

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