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Notice and Summons of Meeting Minutes: The Director of Business and Culture read the Notice and Summons for the meeting.
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Member Attendance and Apologies Minutes: The Director of Business and Culture completed the roll call and recorded apologies received from Alderman Warke, Ramsey and Councillor’s Cusack and Carr. |
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Declarations of Members' Interests Minutes: Councillor Cooper declared an interest in Agenda Item: Presentation from Visit Derry. |
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Deputations: Visit Derry Minutes: Mr Don Wilmont, Chairperson and Mr Odhran Dunne, General Manager of Visit Derry attended the meeting and provided an update on the roles and functions of Visit Derry.
Mr Wilmont firstly paid tribute to the contribution that the Director of Business and Culture made in his role as Company ... view the full minutes text for item BC108/18 |
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Chairperson's Business Minutes: The Deputy Chair had no business. |
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Minutes: The Open Minutes of the Business and Culture Committee Meeting (BC85/19- BC102/19) held on 9 July 2019 were agreed subject to the following amendment:
Councillor Cooper was not recorded as in attendance at the meeting.
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Matters Arising Minutes: There were no matters arising from the minutes of the Business and Culture Committee Meeting held on 9 July 2019.
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Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to provide Members with an evaluation of the North West Angling Fair 2019 and to present options for the event moving forward.
Councillor Kelly welcomed the report. ... view the full minutes text for item BC112/18 |
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Strabane BID Review & Implementation of Recommendations Additional documents: Minutes: The Head of Business presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on the Mid-Term Review of the Strabane Business Improvement District and seek approval on elements requiring Council intervention.
Councillor McLaughlin referred to the establishment ... view the full minutes text for item BC113/18 |
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Christmas 2019 - Programming and Marketing Plans Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on the programming and marketing plans for Christmas 2019.
Alderman McClintock welcomed the report. She referred to the Marketing Activities as outlined within the ... view the full minutes text for item BC114/18 |
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Future Delivery of Off-Street Car Park Enforcement and Penalty Charge Notice Processing Additional documents: Minutes: The Head of Business presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to seek approval for Members to extend the existing Agency Agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for the provision of the Off-Street Car Park ... view the full minutes text for item BC115/18 |
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Creative Incubation Hub Pilot Programme (January 2020-August 2022) Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to inform Members about the establishment of a creative incubation hub and support programme in the Old Fire Station premises on Hawkin Street. This project will be ... view the full minutes text for item BC116/18 |
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Food Tourism Update Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to update Members on the delivery of the Local Food and Drink Strategy 2019-2025.
The Head of Culture in response to Councillor Kelly who welcomed the report, ... view the full minutes text for item BC117/18 |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to secure Member approval for an increase in charges for the Alley Arts Theatre and Conference Centre (The Alley) and an adjustment of charges for room hire ... view the full minutes text for item BC118/18 |
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St Patrick's Day/Spring Carnival 2020 Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to highlight plans for the development of the 2020 St Patricks Day celebrations and to present recommendations as outlined within the report.
Alderman Devenney expressed concern that ... view the full minutes text for item BC119/18 |
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'Stitch in Time' and 'Celebrate' Public Artwork Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to seek Member approval on the future of the Stitch in Time public artwork and for the adoption of the artwork entitled ‘Celebrate’ by artist Maurice Harron ... view the full minutes text for item BC120/18 |
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Visit Derry Service Level Agreement Additional documents: Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to provide an update to Members on the amendment of the annual Service Level Agreement (SLA) arrangement to be adopted with Visit Derry.
The Committee
Recommended that ... view the full minutes text for item BC121/18 |
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International Celebration of Persons with Disabilities Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report details of which had been previously circulated to Members. The purpose of the report was to seek Member approval for the proposed programme to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities being delivered under the Access and Inclusion project.
The Committee ... view the full minutes text for item BC122/18 |
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Business Boost Update Minutes: The Head of Business provided a progress update report on Business Boost up to August 2019.
Members noted the report for information.
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Minutes: The Head of Business provided an update on the implementation of the DCSD Council PEACE IV Programme .
Members noted the above report for information and if further information was required on the PEACE IV programme that they sign up via the webpage for monthly e-newsletters.
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ESF Match Funded Projects Year 2 Quarter 1 Report Minutes: The Head of Business presented the above report for information to Members. The report provided an update on year 2 quarter 1 (April 2019 – June 2019) on five ESF projects; match funded by Council to deliver services to those who were unemployed/economically inactive.
Members noted for information the ... view the full minutes text for item BC125/18 |
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Museum & Visitor Services Compliments Additional documents: Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report for information to Members. The purpose of the report was to provide detail on the positive feedback received from outside organisations and individuals on their events and visits to the Guildhall and Tower Museum since 2014.
The Members noted for information the ... view the full minutes text for item BC126/18 |
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Update on Natural Connections: Peace Tourism Project Minutes: The Head of Culture presented the above report for information. The purpose of the report was to provide an update to Members on the project activity of the PEACE IV Natural Connections: Peace Tourism funded project being delivered by the Tourism Development Department.
The Members noted the above report for ... view the full minutes text for item BC127/18 |