Portsmouth City Borough Council
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Meeting
Cabinet Member - The Leader (Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development Portfolio) - Portsmouth City
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 11th July 2025
10:00 AM
Friday, 11th July 2025
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 11th July 2025
2:00 PM
Friday, 11th July 2025
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
11 Jul 2025
11 Jul 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Meeting Attendees
Cabinet Member
Leader of the Council (with portfolio responsibility for Culture, Regeneration & Economic Development)
Opposition spokesperson
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Matthew Cordy.
2
Declarations of members' interests
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
Museum Service Accreditation
Purpose
To seek approval of the forward plan and policies required for museum accreditation.
RECOMMENDED
That the Cabinet Member approve the forward plan and policies required for museum accreditation in appendices 1-5.
To seek approval of the forward plan and policies required for museum accreditation.
RECOMMENDED
That the Cabinet Member approve the forward plan and policies required for museum accreditation in appendices 1-5.
Attachments:
- Document Accreditation Policies Decision July 2025_ 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 1 Museums Service Forward Plan 2025-2027 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 2 Collections Development Policy 2025-2030 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 3 Access Policy 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 4 Collections Documentation Policy 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 5 Collections Care and Conservation Policy 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 6 Accreditation Checklist 03 Jul 2025
- Document Acredication IIA 03 Jul 2025
Minutes
Cathy Hakes, Head of Museums, presented the report.
The Cabinet Member said this was a very important piece of work, particularly in the current competitive funding environment, which would help attract more investment into the city.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member approved the forward plan and policies required for museum accreditation in appendices 1-5.
The Cabinet Member said this was a very important piece of work, particularly in the current competitive funding environment, which would help attract more investment into the city.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member approved the forward plan and policies required for museum accreditation in appendices 1-5.
4
Historic Environment Record Policy Documents
Purpose
To introduce and seek approval for three new Historic Environment Record (HER) policies (Appendices 1-3).
RECOMMENDED
That the Historic Environment Record policies be approved.
To introduce and seek approval for three new Historic Environment Record (HER) policies (Appendices 1-3).
RECOMMENDED
That the Historic Environment Record policies be approved.
Attachments:
- Document HER Policy Documents Decision Report 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 1 Portsmouth HER Access and Charging Policy 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 2 Portsmouth HER Recording Policy 03 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 3 Portsmouth HER Information Services Policy 03 Jul 2025
- Document HER IIA 03 Jul 2025
Minutes
Jennifer Macey, Historic Environment Record Officer presented the report.
The Cabinet Member thanked officers and said this was an important piece of work.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member approved the Historic Environment Record policies.
The Cabinet Member thanked officers and said this was an important piece of work.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member approved the Historic Environment Record policies.
5
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Purpose
To update members on the work of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Portsmouth.
RECOMMENDED
That the Cabinet Member recognise the work and efforts of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the city both within and outside of the concert hall, including their work with young people and affiliated Portsmouth based organisations such as the Royal Marines School of Music.
To update members on the work of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Portsmouth.
RECOMMENDED
That the Cabinet Member recognise the work and efforts of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the city both within and outside of the concert hall, including their work with young people and affiliated Portsmouth based organisations such as the Royal Marines School of Music.
Attachments:
- Document Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - decision 03 Jul 2025
- Document BSO report - Integrated Impact Assessment 03 Jul 2025
Minutes
Claire Looney, Partnership and Commissioning Manager, presented the report.
A deputation was heard from Mr Dougie Scarfe, Chief Executive of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in favour of the recommendation, which was accompanied by a short video clip. Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here Agenda for Cabinet Member - The Leader (Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development Portfolio) on Friday, 11th July, 2025, 10.00 am Portsmouth City Council
The Cabinet Member expressed gratitude to Dougie and requested that this appreciation be conveyed to the Board, ensuring they are fully aware of the Council’s value of the partnership and its ongoing commitment to it.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member recognised the work and efforts of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the city both within and outside of the concert hall, including their work with young people and affiliated Portsmouth based organisations such as the Royal Marines School of Music.
A deputation was heard from Mr Dougie Scarfe, Chief Executive of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in favour of the recommendation, which was accompanied by a short video clip. Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here Agenda for Cabinet Member - The Leader (Culture, Regeneration and Economic Development Portfolio) on Friday, 11th July, 2025, 10.00 am Portsmouth City Council
The Cabinet Member expressed gratitude to Dougie and requested that this appreciation be conveyed to the Board, ensuring they are fully aware of the Council’s value of the partnership and its ongoing commitment to it.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member recognised the work and efforts of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the city both within and outside of the concert hall, including their work with young people and affiliated Portsmouth based organisations such as the Royal Marines School of Music.
6
Southsea Castle Corporate Events and Wedding Charges
Purpose
To update members on the proposed increases in fees and charges relating to Weddings and Corporate Events at Southsea Castle.
RECOMMENDED
That the Cabinet Member approve the future charges for weddings and corporate events at Southsea Castle as referred to in this report and as listed in Appendix A.
To update members on the proposed increases in fees and charges relating to Weddings and Corporate Events at Southsea Castle.
RECOMMENDED
That the Cabinet Member approve the future charges for weddings and corporate events at Southsea Castle as referred to in this report and as listed in Appendix A.
Attachments:
- Document Southsea Castle Wedding hire charges - decision 03 Jul 2025
- Document Southsea Castle Hire Fees Appendix A 03 Jul 2025
- Document Southsea Castle report IIA - Appendix B 03 Jul 2025
Minutes
Claire Looney, Partnership and Commissioning Manager, presented the report.
The Cabinet Member said it was important to benchmark to the market which has been done and felt that the prices were excellent value for money. Councillor Vallely was also happy with the proposed charges.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member approved the future charges for weddings and corporate events at Southsea Castle as referred to in the report and listed in Appendix A.
The Cabinet Member said it was important to benchmark to the market which has been done and felt that the prices were excellent value for money. Councillor Vallely was also happy with the proposed charges.
DECISION: The Cabinet Member approved the future charges for weddings and corporate events at Southsea Castle as referred to in the report and listed in Appendix A.
7
Arts and Humanities Research Council update (information report)
Purpose
To update the Cabinet Member on progress in delivering the Arts and Humanities Research Council Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme.
To update the Cabinet Member on progress in delivering the Arts and Humanities Research Council Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme.
Attachments:
- Document AHRC update - information 03 Jul 2025
Minutes
Cathy Hakes, Head of Museums, presented the report.
In response to a question from the Cabinet Member, Ms Hakes said that there is a time commitment, and it is recommended that the officers spend no more than 5% of their time on this. They are trying hard to ensure that certain offers are not burdened with too many projects but also that the projects are beneficial to the Council
The Cabinet Member noted the report.
In response to a question from the Cabinet Member, Ms Hakes said that there is a time commitment, and it is recommended that the officers spend no more than 5% of their time on this. They are trying hard to ensure that certain offers are not burdened with too many projects but also that the projects are beneficial to the Council
The Cabinet Member noted the report.
8
Seafront Arts Programme (information report)
Purpose
To update on progress of the creative enhancement programme for the Southsea Coastal Scheme.
To update on progress of the creative enhancement programme for the Southsea Coastal Scheme.
Attachments:
- Document Information Only Report - Seafront Arts Programme July 2025 03 Jul 2025
Minutes
Harry Scott, Seafront Arts Programme Officer, presented the report.
Councillor Vallely said that the art on the seafront is fantastic and will help to raise the aspirations of people in the city. The Cabinet Member said that the feedback received from the first installation was fantastic and it was about getting peoples artistic output in a very public place who otherwise may not go into an art gallery.
The Cabinet Member noted the report.
Councillor Vallely said that the art on the seafront is fantastic and will help to raise the aspirations of people in the city. The Cabinet Member said that the feedback received from the first installation was fantastic and it was about getting peoples artistic output in a very public place who otherwise may not go into an art gallery.
The Cabinet Member noted the report.
9
Portsmouth Bookfest 2025
Purpose
To update the portfolio holder on the promotion, delivery and evaluation of Portsmouth BookFest 2025.
To update the portfolio holder on the promotion, delivery and evaluation of Portsmouth BookFest 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Portsmouth BookFest 2025 Information Only report 03 Jul 2025
Minutes
Clare Liddell, Service Development Manager, presented the report.
Members congratulated officers on the event and the Cabinet Member added that next year is the centenary of the city and it was hoped to shine a brighter light on Bookfest.
The Cabinet Member noted the report.
Members congratulated officers on the event and the Cabinet Member added that next year is the centenary of the city and it was hoped to shine a brighter light on Bookfest.
The Cabinet Member noted the report.
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