Agenda item

To receive a partnership presentation from Witney Music Festival.

Following public participation members discussed the proposal put forward in respect of the council providing financial support as part of a wider partnership scheme.

The committee agreed that a partnership would secure the festival for future years and were supportive of measures to ensure this. These included subsidised use of The Leys event field and  financial support which would be clarified when the position on finances was clearer.

The members agreed that Witney Town Council branding should be visible on stage to advertise its support and partnership with the festival.

Recommended:

1.      That, the council enter a partnership with Witney Music Festival to provide this community event for the future., and

2.      That, an official memorandum of understanding be produced to clarify the responsibilities of both parties and,

3.      That, subsidised use of The Leys events field be included as part of this agreement and,

4.      That, the committee agree in principle for funding towards the 2023 event, the amount being subject to budget setting for the 2023-24 financial year.