To decide whether the Council intends to progress a bid for the European Capital of Culture 2023.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2015
Decision due: 18 Mar 2015 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: City Development
Contact: Dinah Clark, Programme manager, culture 0113 2478299 Email: dinah.clark@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Range of consultation platforms deployed – Citizens Panel annual culture survey and focus groups, LCC Website, public meeting at Leeds Town Hall followed by 3 further public meetings in 2014, short poll on Talking Point.
Consultees
Cultural sector, Higher Education and Further Education, Leeds Chamber of Commerce, business and 3rd sector organisations
Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Digital and Creative Technologies, Culture and Skills