Issue - meetings
Arts Hub & Maker Space
Meeting: 19/03/2024 - Cabinet (Item 177)
177 Arts Hub & Maker Space 
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Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 Feasibility Study, item 177
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- Appendix 2 Needs of Kent Creative Sector, item 177
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- Appendix 3 - Proposed layout for units 7-8, item 177
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- Appendix 4 - Business Case, item 177
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Minutes:
RESOLVED: To approve the creation and trial of a Creative Maker Space and Arts Hub in Granada House in 2024/25 to run for a three year trial period.
(See Record of Decision)
Meeting: 05/03/2024 - Communities, Leisure and Arts Policy Advisory Committee (Item 106)
106 Arts Hub & Maker Space PDF 221 KB
Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 Feasibility Study, item 106
PDF 6 MB
- Appendix 2 Needs of Kent Creative Sector, item 106
PDF 668 KB
- Appendix 3 - Proposed layout for units 7-8, item 106
PDF 67 KB
- Appendix 4 - Business Case, item 106
PDF 193 KB
View as HTML (106/5) 47 KB
Minutes:
The Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts introduced the report requesting Committee comments and approval for an Arts Hub and Maker Space with hireable studios and an exhibition space. This was included as part of the 2021 investment plan and would be funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Following a feasibility study, the bottom of Granada House was suggested as an ideal space being Council owned and with a tenant currently vacating.
It was raised that the Adult Education Centre, currently up for auction, could be a viable alternative as it already had many facilities for creatives. In response, the Cabinet Member advised that its status as a listed building, associated required maintenance and the cost to purchase would make this a less suitable option with risk being minimised by use of a building the Council already owns. Members were supportive of Arts Hub and Maker Space and agreed this would be a positive, different kind of addition to the town and bring foot traffic to the small businesses in the same area with its ideal location.
RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to CABINET: To approve the creation and trial of a Creative Maker Space and Arts Hub in Granada House in 2024/25 to run for a three year trial period.