An apology for absence was received from Richard Harrison.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 April 2018 were confirmed subject to the amendment that the Heritage Fayre was not held at the Minster it was held at St Georges.

(i) It was reported that Richard Harrison had trained some students at the Sixth Form College in interviewing and had recorded this and an exhibition would be held on 31st July 2018 at Great Yarmouth Library. 

(ii) Councillor Fairhead gave an update on the Gorleston Manuscript.  This had been located and was being held by Howard Marshall at 24 Sussex Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PF who could also be contacted via email at h@gorleston-in-gear.org.uk who had stated that he was happy for people to look at the manuscript at his home address.  Alan Carr stated that he would ask him if he was happy to display this at the Maritime Festival.  It was agreed that this would be an agenda item at the next meeting.

Julia Devonshire reported that the Cultural Board had met in May 2018 and had discussed Cultural Education, Society Well being, Creative Workspaces, Creative Enterprises and shouldering the seasons.

Julia reported that her role had been extended to Christmas with a view to looking at the Tourism and Cultural strategies. As part of this work she would be arranging a study trip to Margate and Hastings.

Miriam, Hugh and Lorraine agreed to attend a meeting with Julia to discuss links with Health.

Councillor Coleman reported that at the Environment Committee they had agreed for the Council to look at the Tourist and Culture Strategy.

Julia reported on Culture Schools and had recruited eight so far. Flipside was helping with organising a Young People's Festival in the Autumn.

A public consultation had been held.  Norfolk County Council has secured funds through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to look at a wayfinding scheme in Great Yarmouth.  The finger posts would be painted green to match the street name plates, there are approximately 180 of the finger posts and these would be finished with a fish from the Great Yarmouth coat of arms on top. Approximately 20 Megalits (Observational Boards with maps) would be purchased. Car Parking Information is confusing and all the signs would be refurbished and that all this work would be carried out by the end of the financial year.

The Chairman reported that he would not be preparing a conference for 2018.

Kaavous reported that over 130 people attended the Creative Work Space conference and he hoped to hold an event on festivals in September after the out there festival. 

The Chairman reported that the group had put plants into tubs around St George's Theatre and was working with Great Yarmouth in Bloom.  They would be looking at lighting around significant buildings in the town including the Town Hall.  Fullers Hill Roundabout now had lots of wild flowers planted.

Events Coming up:-

Maritime Festival

Outthere Festival

Paston Society - next year 

Heritage Open days in September  - at the same time as Maritime Festival

Sunday 23 September event in Priory Gardens

21-22 December Art and Crafts design event

28-29 July Cliff Top Gala

7 June 2019 Arts Festival

11.00am 22 July Civic Service at Martham

The Chairman reported that there were very few places to advertise for events legally and the group then discussed all the illegal banners put around the town and it was pointed out that these should be reported to the Enforcement Officers in Planning to take action on.

The Chairman reported that the Partnership has no one carrying out work for the committee and that Charlotte was now leaving the Council and that her post was being advertised as a temporary 18 month contract. 

(i) Councillor Coleman reported that he had attend the Young Archaeologist display at the Time and Tide Museum recently and encourage the partnership members to attend.

(ii) Councillor Coleman reported that he had attended the opening season show at the Circus and visited the back room tour and encouraged the partnership to attend.

(iii) Miriam thanked the Council and Police for all their work in moving a homeless man from outside their area as this had taken two years.

It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday 6 November 2018 at 10.00am.