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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee held on 24 February, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Chris Hughes (Conwy County Borough Council) be appointed as the Chair of Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee for 2025 – 2027. RESOLVED- That Councillor Chris Hughes (Conwy County Borough Council) be appointed as Chair of Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee 2025 – 2027.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Hannah Fleet (Bay of Colwyn Town Council) be appointed as the Vice-Chair of Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee for 2025 – 2027. RESOLVED- That Councillor Hannah Fleet (Bay of Colwyn Town Council) be appointed as Vice-Chair of Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee 2025 – 2027.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Abdul Khan and David Carr.
None.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee held on 24 February, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee held on 24 February, 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Theatr Colwyn Joint Management Committee held on 24 February, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
The Theatr Manager presented an update on programming and attendance at Theatr Colwyn, together with key achievements, programming highlights and audience figures for both live theatre and cinema, including community and educational engagement. In addition, it was announced that all seats within the auditorium were soon to be removed for refurbishment and put back in situ by the end of September, 2025. This had been made possible as a result of donations from within the community and a UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) – Conwy Community Regeneration Key Fund grant. In considering the report, Members made reference to the following: • The increasing number of outside organisations/groups booking to use the facilities was praised. Securing new hirers and continually building connections to ensure local amateur drama and musical companies, dance schools, schools, and colleges hired the venue was welcomed. • The importance of promoting the Welsh language and culture and liaising with Welsh organisations, such as the Urdd Conwy. • In terms of developing the music scene and encouraging local ‘up and coming’ bands, Members were advised that the Winter Sounds Festival played a pivotal role in show casing local and national musical talent, however, it was recognised that more could be done via social media and website feeds to attract users, subject to available funding. RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
The Theatr Manager presented a report, which provided an overview of Theatr Colwyn’s financial position for 2025. In considering the report, Members made reference to the following: • Budgetary pressures • The higher than average attendance per film and increased income • The success of the community screenings with the support of the Bay of Colwyn Town Event Grant In addition, Members were informed that the Theatr Manager, Phil Batty, would be retiring after many years of dedicated service to Theatr Colwyn. Mr Batty had been an integral part of the Theatr Colwyn community and contributed tirelessly to the success and growth of the theatre. The Committee extended their thanks to Mr Batty for all his hard work, commitment and passion and wished him well on his forthcoming retirement. RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
The Curator/Projector Manager of Oriel Colwyn provided an update on Oriel Colwyn and made reference to the following: • Exhibitions held in Oriel Colwyn and within public spaces. • Oriel Cowlyn’s UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UK SPF) being extended to March, 2026. • Fortnightly Talk photo events taking place in the Oriel Colwyn gallery space. • Preparation for October’s biannual Northern Eye International Photography Festival. In considering the report, Members made reference to the following: • The Hollywood, New York, Colwyn Bay photographic exhibition by Dafydd Jones was welcomed and praised, together with the success of the of the Monty Python exhibition, which attracted a large audience to Colwyn Bay from across the UK. • The success and joy the Porth Eirias exhibition brought to many people. As the exhibition was closing shortly, anyone with a portrait were encouraged to come and collect the exhibit. • Members were encouraged to come forward with any suggestions for open spaces within Colwyn Bay that could be used to exhibit. RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
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