Submission Documents: By Councillor Archie Graham:- "Council strongly believes that the BBC is one of the finest public service broadcasters in the world, playing a key role in building a tolerant, literate, creative and pluralist city and society; recognises the enormous contribution that BBC Scotland makes to the cultural, social and economic development of the city and Scotland more widely; notes in particular the contribution BBC Scotland has made to the regeneration of the South Side of the city and surrounding areas; values the very successful partnerships which have taken place in the city, including 'BBC Proms in the Park', the annual World Pipe Band Championships, Celtic Connections, Radio 1's Big Weekend and the 2014 Commonwealth Games; notes that the City Council has submitted a response to the UK Government's consultation on Charter renewal; firmly believes that the BBC needs adequate funding and must be free to develop programming and editorial content independently and without political or commercial pressure; further believes that the institution should continue to be treasured and nurtured by UK, Scottish and local Governments alike; and resolves to continue work in partnership with the BBC to support our vision and aspiration for the city and to help the institution to adapt and develop." Help Icon

This is the list of documents available for the submission By Councillor Archie Graham:- "Council strongly believes that the BBC is one of the finest public service broadcasters in the world, playing a key role in building a tolerant, literate, creative and pluralist city and society; recognises the enormous contribution that BBC Scotland makes to the cultural, social and economic development of the city and Scotland more widely; notes in particular the contribution BBC Scotland has made to the regeneration of the South Side of the city and surrounding areas; values the very successful partnerships which have taken place in the city, including 'BBC Proms in the Park', the annual World Pipe Band Championships, Celtic Connections, Radio 1's Big Weekend and the 2014 Commonwealth Games; notes that the City Council has submitted a response to the UK Government's consultation on Charter renewal; firmly believes that the BBC needs adequate funding and must be free to develop programming and editorial content independently and without political or commercial pressure; further believes that the institution should continue to be treasured and nurtured by UK, Scottish and local Governments alike; and resolves to continue work in partnership with the BBC to support our vision and aspiration for the city and to help the institution to adapt and develop.".

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Item Minute - 29 October 2015 Minute Public Open Document in PDF Format
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