Agenda and decisions

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 17 March 2026.

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To receive questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and responses thereto.

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To consider recommendations made to the Executive from Scrutiny Committees.

To consider the report of the Strategic Director for Place.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that:

1) the publication of the draft City Centre Strategy 2026 – 2031 be approved for public consultation from 18 May 2026 for six weeks; and

2) delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to change the consultation date if required.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

To consider the report of the Strategic Director for Place.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that:

1) the publication of the draft Cultural Strategy 2026 - 2031 be approved for public consultation from 18 May 2026 for six weeks; and

2) delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to agree a change to the consultation date if required.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.