Worcester arts and community projects receive a cash boost
"Unfortunately we were not successful in a number of project allocations with government," managing director David Blake told the council's policy and resources committee on Tuesday.He said the council was successful with securing funds for the Scala project - an arts and entertainment venue in the city - and plans to revamp Angel Place and the Corn Exchange.
Music 'across the city'
Mr Blake said £42,000 would go towards refurbishment of Comer Gardens Institute, a project to which "the council has already committed £140,000".The Swan Theatre will get £50,000 towards installation of a lift to improve accessibility, and £80,000 has been allocated to a music bus.The music bus was described as "a travelling music facility to widen participation and learning amongst young people across the city".
Councillor Karen Holmes said it was "lovely" that the theatre would be accessible to all, and councillor Pat Agar said it was "excellent news" the council could return to some projects.Council leader Lynn Denham said she was "particularly chuffed" about money for the mobile music hub and added that it would help increase skills in more deprived areas.
This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations.
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