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Mary Clarke Statue Appeal Update

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

Decision:

RESOLVED – that Committee:

 

1.            Notes the work of officers in Arts, Planning, Visit Brighton,

Venues, City Transport and the Museums Service in the support of the Mary Clarke Statue Appeal.

 

2.            Notes the fundraising work being undertaken by the Appeal to

move forward with their plans.

Minutes:

33.1    The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment and Culture which sought to detail the involvement from BHCC (Arts, Planning, Visit Brighton, Venues, City Transport, Royal Pavilion and Museums) in support of the Mary Clarke Statue Appeal. The report was provided by the Arts Development Manager.

 

33.2    Councillor Mears stated that the suffragettes were a symbol of democracy and women’s rights and confirmed her support for this. It was enquired if there was possibility of moving the location to the Pavilion Gardens.

 

33.3    Councillor Appich enquired if it was possible to explore voluntary contribution via hotels.

 

33.4    The Assistant Director Culture Tourism & Sport stated that it was possible to look at voluntary contributions.

 

33.5    The Chair stated that the current location was suitable but that this decision would be taken by Planning Committee.

 

33.6    RESOLVED – that Committee:

 

1.            Notes the work of officers in Arts, Planning, Visit Brighton,

Venues, City Transport and the Museums Service in the support of the Mary Clarke Statue Appeal.

 

2.            Notes the fundraising work being undertaken by the Appeal to

move forward with their plans.

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