Crewe Town Council 1 Chantry Court Forge Street Crewe Cheshire CW12DL

Minutes of the Members of the Events and Culture Committee 5th October 2026.

In attendance: Cllr Edwards, Cllr Jill Rhodes, Cllr Mackay, Cllr Shaw, Cllr Graham, Cllr Faseyi and Cllr Wye.

EC/1. To receive apologies for absence. Apologies received from Cllr Straine-Francis, and Cllr Mortimer.

EC/2. To note declarations of Members' interests.

Cllr Mackay declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Heritage Centre as a Trustee.

EC/3. To confirm and sign the minutes of the Events and Culture Committee meeting held on 13th July 2026. RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting.

EC/4. Public Participation: A period not exceeding 15 minutes for members of the public to ask questions or submit comments in relation to the published agenda items.

Mr Jamie Chalmers, Director at Crewe Creates delivered a presentation on Crewe Colours Street Art Festival and members asked questions about the proposed murals. Mr Chalmers was thanked for his attendance.

EC/5. To review the year-to-date financial position for the Events and Culture Committee. Noted.

EC/6. To receive an update relating to the progress towards the business plan delivery plan as it relates to this committee and note the progress of delivery against objectives, including:

• i)To note an update on the delivery of the Summer Festival of Fun and Crewe on Sea. Noted.
• ii)To consider and approve the proposed artwork themes and branding for the Crewe Colours Street Art Festival, in accordance with the resolution of the Committee dated 13 July 2026. RESOLVED: That the themes and branding are approved.
• iii)To note the update on the upcoming Christmas Lights switch on event. Noted.