Individual Cabinet Member Decisions - Residents' Services

The meeting was due to consider a response to a Welsh Government call for evidence on a new vision for culture and sport in Wales. No minute has been published, so no decision is recorded here. The report recommends sending the draft response in appendix A.

1. A Vision for Culture and Sport in Wales: Call for Evidence

   Proposed

   The report recommends that the council submit the draft response in appendix A to the Welsh Government call for evidence on a new culture and sport strategy. The decision is sought under function 7 of the Individual Cabinet Member Delegations Scheme, a set of powers that lets a single cabinet member decide certain matters alone.

   Why

   The report says Welsh Government wants a full culture strategy that also covers sport, after the previous administration's Priorities for Culture in May 2025 were described as not a full strategy. The report says the council's response focuses on the biggest issue, insufficient financial resources, mainly core revenue funding, and that this must be resolved before any new strategy can succeed. It also states that no financial, legal or HR issues arise, and that an Integrated Impact Assessment is not needed. The deadline for the call for evidence is 18 December 2026.

   Based on the minutes, Culture Strategy ICM, Appendix A

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   A Vision for Culture and Sport in Wales: Call for Evidence

   Papers: Culture Strategy ICM, Appendix A

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