Decision details

The reasons for the decision are:
The Deputy Mayor is holding a stakeholder roundtable exploring the current and potential strategic relationship between culture and creativity and the Greater Than Violence Strategy on Wednesday 26th February at 2pm - 4:30pm.

The session will bring together key stakeholders from Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Violence Reduction Unit, the culture sector and others with the aim of exploring how creative practice can support the delivery of GM’s Greater than Violence Strategy which aims to improve lives by preventing violence, supporting victims, families and communities affected, and providing positive opportunities to those at risk of becoming victims, witnesses, or perpetrators.

During the roundtable, we will explore the potential role of the cultural sector in supporting delivery of the strategy, invite the sharing of insights and good practice, identify current challenges and potential solutions to these, and opportunities for collaboration and future working across the city region.

The VRU's exploration into the arts & culture sector over recent months has shown that participating in these activities can positively impact mental health, wellbeing, feelings of safety and building healthy relationships. The discussion further builds on this research and will inform the VRU of strategic next steps to take.

The Safer Stronger Communities team are seeking to make the following payment to Contact Theatre:

Contact Theatre:
A payment to be made of maximum £300.00 to book a room at Manchester Young People’s Theatre (trading as Contact Theatre) for a roundtable chaired by the Deputy Mayor inclusive of refreshments (tea, coffee and water). No space within GMCA is available on this date to accommodate meeting attendees.