Below you will find the questions and any answers we have received.
Questions About Arts Cuts[/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=”vista_blue” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-question-circle”]Will you reconsider cutting the entire arts budget and work with us to find a feasible way forwards?[/vc_message][vc_column_text]We have to take difficult decisions and that is why the budget has been cut as it has[/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=”black” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-question-circle”]You have £53m for a property development company – why can’t the Arts be funded (£430k over three years)?[/vc_message][vc_column_text]No answer as yet[/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=”vista_blue” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-question-circle”]Other cities around the country have received £ millions in central government funding from the Arts Council in the latest round including around £27m for Bristol and £1.3m for Salisbury among others. Bath received nothing. Why?[/vc_message][vc_column_text]I don’t know the answer so will need to find this out (TW)[/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=”vista_blue” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-question-circle”](From Chair) We aren’t able to make much progress here as you aren’t able to answer questions TW. Please are you willing to meet campaigners separately on this issue?[/vc_message][vc_column_text]Yes TW was willing to facilitate a separate meeting on this topic[/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=”vista_blue” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-question-circle”]Why hasn’t the council asked residents if they are willing to pay more council tax to fund the Arts?[/vc_message][vc_column_text](Vote taken on night and almost all in favour)[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”blue”][/vc_column][/vc_row]