Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Venue & Events Officer.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Venue & Events Officer (VEO).

Members discussed the proposal to relaunch the Corn Exchange seat sponsorship and following additional consideration of the level of rewards to be offered to donors, the Committee agreed unanimously to proceed with the launch of the scheme on 1 December 2025 as proposed. However, they asked for further clarification on the minimum ordering of plaques to ensure these were placed within a reasonable timeframe following their purchase.

The Committee welcomed the additional information provided on the introduction of hearing loops into the Main Hall, Gallery Room and Café/Bar area of the Corn Exchange. Members were unanimous in agreement with increasing the budgeted amount to £6,000 to account for these additional units.

Recommended:

1. That, the report and verbal update be noted and,
2. That, the relaunch of the seat sponsorship proceeds and,
3. That, the sum of £6,000 be added to the budget requirements for 2026/27 to finance the installation of hearing loops.