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Maidstone's Culture and Heritage
Meeting: 03/11/2015 - Heritage, Culture and Leisure Committee (Item 61)
Additional documents:
Decision:
1. That the consultant’s report attached as Appendix I to the report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development – Maidstone’s Culture and Heritage be noted; and
2. That the next steps as outlined at paragraph 4 of the report be supported.
Minutes:
Dawn Hudd, the Head of Commercial and Economic Development, introduced Nick Ewbank, the consultant who researched and produced the report attached at Appendix I to the report.
Mr Ewbank identified four central themes:
· The town centre, hidden heritage and the link to the river Medway.
· Place making, involving local people in culture and heritage activity.
· Cultural and heritage current assets such as transport history and reputation as Kent’s music centre.
· The creative sector, those who work within it, and the creative economy.
During discussion the following points were raised:
- There were Maidstone based organisations which had not been included in the report such as Maidstone Symphony Orchestra and Maidstone Wind Orchestra.
- Conference centres had been used in other areas to create funding for cultural activities.
- Maidstone United Football Club formed a part of Maidstone’s cultural offering.
RESOLVED:
1. That the consultant’s report attached as Appendix I to the report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development – Maidstone’s Culture and Heritage be noted; and
2. That the next steps as outlined at paragraph 4 of the report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development be supported.
For – 9 Against – 0 Abstain – 0