DECISION

1.    To review the options for the future delivery of the Mela.

2.    To approve the recommendation that the 2017 and 2018 Mela is delivered in house whilst we market test other options outlined in this report.

3.    To agree to provide funding up to £170k for the in-house management of the Mela.

Action by:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE (W. TUCKLEY)

(Head of Arts, Parks and Events S. Murray)

Councillor Asma Begum, Cabinet Member for Culture, introduced the report. She explained that the Mela had been delivered in-house this last year and that this was proposed for the next two years whilst other options wee explored. Officers would be looking to generate income where possible but that a general fund cost was also set out.

During discussion it was noted that the Mela had been a big success and that increased community engagement could help it develop further.

The Mayor noted that the Mela had been taken on by the Council at short noitice due to issues with the Trust.

The Mayor agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To review the options for the future delivery of the Mela.

2.    To approve the recommendation that the 2017 and 2018 Mela is delivered in house whilst we market test other options outlined in this report.

3.    To agree to provide funding up to £170k for the in-house management of the Mela.