iv) To consider and approve proposals for the Christmas Lantern Parade 2026, including arrangements for a cinema screening and any associated ticketing requirements. RESOLVED: Approved subject to the Clerk checking permissions for charging, and if permissions granted, agreed to charge £2 per head, offer a family ticket discount. Agreed action is for the Clerk to email the Committee on progress as soon as possible in between committees.

EC/7. To receive a Heritage Update including an update on the Heritage Centre. Noted and RESOLVED: That the update be noted and the proposal to reinstate the plaque scheme be approved.

EC/8. To receive and consider a member item from Cllr Shaw regarding a request to fund Crewe Carnival. RESOLUTION: for the matter to be discussed at the next Events & Culture Committee Meeting on 18th January 2027 with an update from the Clerk/ Events Manager on proposals to develop Crewe Day and give it a theme of carnival.

EC/9. To consider and approve transferring responsibility for Events and the associated budget from the Community Committee to the Events & Culture Committee, subject to Community Committee approval. RESOLVED: That the transfer be approved subject to approval from the Community Committee.

EC/10. Budget setting for 2027/28 and first draft of the proposed 2027/28 business delivery plan. To recommend to Finance & Governance Committee (for onward recommendation to Full Council within the collated council budget). RESOLVED: Approved for recommendation to Finance & Governance Committee subject to any amendments required to be approved via email in the interim.

EC/11. To note the proposed date of the next meeting Monday 18th January 2027 at 6:00pm. Noted.

Meeting closed at 19:30pm Chair: Cllr Edwards Clerk: Liz Byrne