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Status:
Implemented
Title:
Birmingham Cultural Compact – Culture Strategy 2025-35
Include item on Forward Plan
Yes
Is Key Decision
Yes
Item Contains Exempt/Private Reports
No
Reference:
014090/2025
Urgent Decision - Not in Forward Plan
Yes
Details for Agenda Sheet
Report of the Executive Director, City Operations 
Implementation Date (not before meeting on)
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Purpose

A report outlining the establishment and membership of the Birmingham Cultural Compact (a Place-Based strategic partnership) and its commissioning and development of a new Cultural Strategy for the city. The report seeks Cabinet endorsement of the Strategy. It also references how the council is working across Directorates to source new funds and support the objectives outlined in the strategy.

Key Portfolio
Digital, Culture, Heritage and Tourism
Decision Maker
Chief Officer Decision Maker
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Reason For Key Decision

Significant effect on communities in two or more wards

Relevant Documents

Appendices attached to report including

  • Birmingham Cultural Compact Membership
  • Cultural Strategy summary presentation
  • Birmingham Culture Strategy Framework Document
  • BCC support towards delivering objectives

     

    Background papers listed include

  • Council Corporate Plan / Relevant Policies
  • Sports and Major Events strategies
  • Birmingham Visitor Destination Plan
  • The Big Creative Conversation papers including ‘Seldom Heard Voices’ consultation
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Cabinet
Directorate
City Operations
Other Information
Private Reason
Decision Outcome

On 24 June 2025 Cabinet:-

 

(i)   Noted the content of the report;

 

(ii)   Noted the pre-decision scrutiny undertaken by the Economy, Skills and Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and considers their key points and the response;

 

(iii)   Endorsed the Compacts’ approach to supporting the city’s cultural economy and cultural engagement particularly the proposed Cultural Strategy objectives including where the city council can contribute to the delivery of the strategy.

 

THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON MONDAY 30 JUNE 2025.

Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Decision Options:

Additional Information

Reg 10
Reg 11

Decision Criteria

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Wards

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Topics

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Overview and Scrutiny

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Decision History

Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
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08/04/2025 14:16:55Sarrena SeniorBusiness Item Created 
08/04/2025 14:16:55Sarrena SeniorCommittee AddedCabinet
08/04/2025 14:19:41Sarrena SeniorMeeting Added13/05/2025 10:00AM
08/04/2025 14:20:15Sarrena SeniorGeneral Details Edited 
08/04/2025 14:21:46Sarrena SeniorReport AddedDocument ID 283323: Birmingham Cultural Compact – Culture Strategy 2025-35
09/04/2025 09:49:56Mandeep MarwahaStatus ChangedDecision Proposed [2]
09/04/2025 09:50:54Mandeep MarwahaGeneral Details Edited 
09/04/2025 09:52:05Mandeep MarwahaContacts Edited 
09/04/2025 09:52:58Mandeep MarwahaGeneral Details Edited 
10/04/2025 11:32:14Sharon HackettMeeting Deleted13/05/2025 10:00AM

Approval/Comments

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