Issue - decisions

Festivals & Events Budget

29/06/2026 - Festivals & Events Budget

To approve:

 

           A permanent increase of £105,000 to the Arts & Museum budget ceiling, to support festivals across the City. This will be funded from the budget strategy reserve in 2026/27 and will be permanently added to the budget ceiling for Arts & Museums within future budget strategies.

           One-off funding of £10k to fund a rebranding of Leicester Riverside Festival to be funded from the budget strategy reserve.