Issue details
B&NES Cultural Development Plan
To consider the plan that will guide the Council's approach to arts and culture over 2026 and 2027.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/01/2026
Decision Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 12 Mar 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Economic and Cultural Sustainable Development
Lead director: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities
Contact: Robert Campbell, Head of Heritage Services Email: Robert_Campbell@bathnes.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The plan has been consulted on with over 60
members of the B&NES Cultural and Creative community. It has
been reviewed and discussed by the lead cultural offer at WECA and
the Arts Council England Regional team. It has been reviewed by
B&NES officers including at Sustainable Economy Steering Group.
It has been reviewed via scrutiny panel. The Cultural Plan was
submitted as evidence to the WECA Citizen's Assembly for
Culture.
Consultees
Citizens Assembly for Culture
participants
WECA
ACE
B&NES Officers
BANES Cultural and Creative Sector
EFP Reference: E3688