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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 166 KB Minutes: The
Minutes of the previous meeting, held on 29 January 2019, were agreed as an
accurate record. |
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Princess Royal 2018-19 Update Report PDF 67 KB Report of Head of
Transformation Additional documents: Minutes: The
Sub Committee considered the report of the Head of Transformation in relation to
the Princess Royal Theatre for the period 2018/19. Members
were pleased to note that the venue subsidy/deficit had decreased substantially
from £127,539 in 2014/15 to £43,740 in 2018/19.
This was due in part to a change in the way the Authority paid for the
acts in the theatre whereby there was a 20%/80% split in ticket sales, between
the Authority and the agent. (At
this point in the meeting, Councillor H.N.James
disclosed his interest as he is president of the Briton Ferry Musical Theatre). Members
asked whether there were any plans to refurbish the Princess Royal Theatre and
were advised that it was hoped to undertake some refurbishment particularly the
carpet and stage area. It was seen as
necessary to carry out some refurbishment in order to continue to attract acts
to the venue. Members
advised that they had received some complaints from members of the public that
the bar closed too early after performances – this would be considered by
Officers. Officers
were asked whether, in their opinion the Theatre could be in profit in the next
four years and advised that, with some refurbishment, this was a
possibility. There were plans to change
one of the ground floor bar areas into a shop which would hopefully increase
profit. Members
asked that they be informed when the decision regarding the possible allocation
of finances for the refurbishment would be made. Following
scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted. |
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The Scrutiny Forward Work Programme 2018/19. PDF 73 KB Minutes: The
Sub Committee was advised that two monitoring reports in relation to the
increased parking charges at the Gnoll Park and Afan Argoed had not been ready
for consideration at today’s meeting and agreed that they be reported to the
Education, Skills and Culture Scrutiny Committee on 6 June for
consideration. In
relation to the report on the Pontardawe Arts Centre,
this would be considered by the Sub Committee in June. |
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The Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board Forward Work Programme 2018/19. PDF 74 KB Minutes: Noted. |