Issue details

Local Members for Bourn

Director and SCDC observer on the Wysing Arts Board of Management

The Community Development Portfolio Holder visited the venue on Monday 18 September 2006 and met the director and assistant director of the centre.

Cabinet visited the site in October 2002 and received a presentation from the centre’s former Director and Wysing Board members, instigated by Arts Council England, East, and the main stakeholders of the project.

The Arts Council of England has appointed consultants Jackson Coles to oversee all aspects of the capital process and particularly project costs.

Detailed discussions have taken place with the Council's Planning Department regarding the parameters within which Wysing should develop the building and that guidance has informed plans for a 'distinctive' building.

Wysing have consulted CABE (the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) which has appointed an 'enabler' to work with Wysing for the life of the building project.

In November 2003 the design team, selected from an international shortlist, was chosen to complete the work.  Hawkins Brown Architects (http://www.hawkinsbrown.co.uk) were appointed and will work closely with Wysing's Project Manager for the remainder of the development.

As part of the preparation for a capital fund raising campaign, there has been extensive consultation with the local community (including the parish council).