Issue - meetings

That the Executive:

1)    approved the Council taking a loan of the public artwork, known as ‘the Arc’, on the terms detailed within the report.

2)    noted the termination and reinstatement provisions within the terms detailed in the report.

3)    noted the financial implications for the Council of the agreement, and that the costs for insurance and maintenance will be included in the Carnival Hub estates management budget.

4)    delegated authority to the Director of Assets and Resources, in consultation with the Executive Member for Business and Economic Development, to implement the agreement.

Councillor Sarah Kerr declared a non-registrable interest, as a trustee of Arts4Wokingham. She left the room for the entirety of the item and did not participate in the vote.

The Chair expressed a special thank you to Nicola Anthony who was responsible for the design of the sculptural artwork. He also thanked Arts4Wokingham for their work on this project. The artwork would support mental health and wellbeing and would provide a huge source of civic pride.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

1)    approved the Council taking a loan of the public artwork, known as ‘the Arc’, on the terms detailed within the report.

2)    noted the termination and reinstatement provisions within the terms detailed in the report.

3)    noted the financial implications for the Council of the agreement, and that the costs for insurance and maintenance will be included in the Carnival Hub estates management budget.

4)    delegated authority to the Director of Assets and Resources, in consultation with the Executive Member for Business and Economic Development, to implement the agreement.