Agenda and minutes

Action:  Agreed

Presentation to follow.

The feasibility study was undertaken by Turley Planning alongside Arrow Architects.  Key considerations include the need and impact upon the wider performance arts venues across the city.  The assessment of the sustainable programme, governance and operation of a 500 seat venue and the development of a conceptual vision to inform future site identification and assessment.

Action: Welcomed and Noted.  The report will be considered by the Artists Work Spaces Working Group who will report back to this SPC.

Will be circulated by e-mail.

The new Sports Plan will act as a guide to help increase participation and access for all, including those in areas of economic disadvantage to harness the power of sport and physical activity to enhance the lives of the city’s citizens.

There is an online public forum which will afford everyone opportunity to contribute to the Sport Plan.

Action: Welcomed and Noted.  Send link of the public survey to members

Management informed members that following on from a Motion that was adopted by this SPC and a commitment to arrange a workshop on the European Green Deal for Circular Festivals. It was agreed,  to broaden engagement, to invite two other SPC’s – Climate Action Environment and Energy SPC and the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC to join in an afternoon workshop on Thursday September 14^th at the Wood Quay Venue (2.00 p.m.). 

Action: Invitations to follow.   Further information to follow.

This report was broadly welcomed by members. 

Action: Report supported.

Action: Report Noted.

Action: All issues were addressed. Report Noted.

An amendment to the location for the memorial to Noel Browne was noted as his Election Headquarters and not Clinic.

Management informed members that the Deputy City Librarian and the Deputy Lord Mayor attended the Peasant Revolution Commemorative International Conference in South Korea.

Management informed members the Commemorations and Naming Committee considered the proposed memorial to the Children of the Rising.  The Committee felt that there were already memorials in existence but as it is an artistic proposal, it was referred to the Arts and Culture Advisory Group.

Action: Noted.

Action: Noted

Action: Noted

Action: Noted

It was noted that an amendment be made regarding the Harry Clarke Museum’s location.  It is confirmed that it is 18 Parnell Square North and not 43 Parnell Square.

Action: Noted

Action: The Chair to invite Sunil Sharpe to an upcoming Arts and Cultural Advisory Group meeting to discuss artists workspaces for musicians.

Members conveyed best wishes to Paula Ebbs on her retirement.