Decision details

To review the scale of charges for lettings at the Pomegranate Theatre, the Winding Wheel, the Assembly Rooms in the Market Hall and Hasland Village Hall for 2017-18.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That an average increase of 5% be levied on the theatre hire charges for the Pomegranate Theatre, as detailed at Appendix A of the officer’s report, from 1 April 2017.

2.   That an average increase of 4% be levied on the room hire charges at the Winding Wheel, as detailed at Appendix B of the officer’s report, from 1 April 2017.

3.   That an average increase of 3.5% be levied on all equipment hire charges at the Winding Wheel, as detailed at Appendix B of the officer’s report, from 1 April 2017.

4.   That an average increase of 4.5% be levied on professional companies and commercial use at the Winding Wheel from, as detailed at Appendix C of the officer’s report, from 1 April 2017.

5.   That an average increase of 3.5% be levied on all room hire charges at the Assembly Rooms in the Market Hall, as detailed at Appendix D of the officer’s report, from 1 April 2017.

6.   That an average increase of 3.5% be levied on all current room hire charges at Hasland Village Hall, as detailed at Appendix E of the officer’s report, from 1 April 2017.

7.   That the new Council Concessions Policy be applied to cultural venues fees and charges, where applicable, from 1 April 2017.

8.   That the booking fee for tickets be increased to £1 per ticket from 1 May 2017.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To make further progress towards a sustainable financial position for the venues.