Response 1820898

Response to request for information

Reference

1820898

Response date

02 August 2023

Request

I am after information relating to arts and culture funding provided by your authority.

In particular, are you able to provide me with:

How many job roles at the Council are dedicated to arts and culture policy today?

How many roles were dedicated to arts and culture policy on this date in 2013?

Please confirm your budget dedicated to providing art and culture for each financial year stated below:

• 2013-2014
• 2018-2019
• 2023-2024

How many venues dedicated to hosting arts or cultural events have closed since 2013?

Response

Please confirm your budget dedicated to providing art and culture for each financial year stated below:

2013-2014, 2018-2019 & 2023-2024

Year Salary Costs including NI and Super Event Costs

2023/24 81,799 54,700

2018/19 69,207 41,200

2013/14 50,000 43,200

How many job roles at the Council are dedicated to arts and culture policy today?
2

How many roles were dedicated to arts and culture policy on this date in 2013?
2

How many venues dedicated to hosting arts or cultural events have closed since 2013?
0