Local groups hadn't been able to bid
Councillors have expressed dismay that plans to spend £8,000 on an arts centre mural had been allocated without their knowledge.
The money for the first year must be allocated by the end of March due to tight government timelines, meaning many were hearing about plans for the first time. “I contacted people active in the arts in Stamford to tell them this money was available – now do I have to go back to these people and say it’s a no-go?”
Leader Councillor Kelham Cooke also agreed that the process should be reopened for new arts projects.
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