Submission Documents: By Councillor Archie Graham:- "Council notes its decision on 10th December 2020 that all 171 Glasgow Life venues should re-open as soon as it is safe to do so, subject to sufficient funding from the Scottish Government; notes that Glasgow Life has indicated that only 90 venues are currently scheduled to re-open; that these facilities are managed by Glasgow Life on behalf of the Council; and further notes the significant community campaigns that have emerged across the City to protect valued Glasgow Life services and venues. Council believes that continued uncertainty is contrary to Council policy as agreed on 10th December 2020; that the services provided by Glasgow Life venues are crucial for, in particular, the least well-off and most deprived communities in the City; that the venues themselves are important in supporting local high streets; that the development of any 'Community Hubs' must be based on genuine engagement with local communities, and with prepared plans for the future use of buildings and facilities, and that this has not happened in cases where decisions have been made to relocate services and close buildings. Further, Council believes that all sports, arts and cultural venues are crucial to the City's recovery from the pandemic, in respect of: physical and mental health and wellbeing; vibrant local high streets; and providing crucial advice and support. Therefore, Council resolves that all 171 venues should re-open as soon as funding and Scottish Government guidance allow; that any plans to close buildings and venues should be immediately halted; and resolves to write to the Scottish Government demanding further funding to protect these valued and necessary community facilities." Help Icon

This is the list of documents available for the submission By Councillor Archie Graham:- "Council notes its decision on 10th December 2020 that all 171 Glasgow Life venues should re-open as soon as it is safe to do so, subject to sufficient funding from the Scottish Government; notes that Glasgow Life has indicated that only 90 venues are currently scheduled to re-open; that these facilities are managed by Glasgow Life on behalf of the Council; and further notes the significant community campaigns that have emerged across the City to protect valued Glasgow Life services and venues. Council believes that continued uncertainty is contrary to Council policy as agreed on 10th December 2020; that the services provided by Glasgow Life venues are crucial for, in particular, the least well-off and most deprived communities in the City; that the venues themselves are important in supporting local high streets; that the development of any 'Community Hubs' must be based on genuine engagement with local communities, and with prepared plans for the future use of buildings and facilities, and that this has not happened in cases where decisions have been made to relocate services and close buildings. Further, Council believes that all sports, arts and cultural venues are crucial to the City's recovery from the pandemic, in respect of: physical and mental health and wellbeing; vibrant local high streets; and providing crucial advice and support. Therefore, Council resolves that all 171 venues should re-open as soon as funding and Scottish Government guidance allow; that any plans to close buildings and venues should be immediately halted; and resolves to write to the Scottish Government demanding further funding to protect these valued and necessary community facilities.".

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