RESOLVED that –

(a)    the contents of this report be noted;

(b)    external funding streams continue to be pursued to install a piece of public art within the District as opportunities arise;

(c)    if successful a more general piece of public art, rather than a Covid-19 memorial maybe more likely as the availability of external funding streams appear to be linked to economic growth and tourism;

(d)    the Council’s general fund is not considered as the appropriate funding route for this project in light of current budgetary pressures; and

(e)    theAnglefield, Clacton-on-Sea site be approved for the installation of a piece of public art, if future funding can be secured.