No increase in theatre hire proposed

Gosford Council is considering keeping hire fees for Peninsula Theatre at last year's rates, even though the income is not expected to meet expenses.

The council is seeking public comment on its charges for the Peninsula Theatre for the 2013-14 financial year.

Council's director of economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings recommended that the hire fees not increase on the basis that an increase would be "an unreasonable burden on the community".

A fee increase of seven per cent had been advertised in April.

While no objections were received at the time, the council has decided to readvertise the fees without the increase in venue hire.

If no substantial objections are received, the revised fees and charges will be adopted and apply from 28 days after publication of the public notice superseding all current fees and charges for the Peninsula Theatre.

The proposed fee structure will mean the Peninsula Theatre will not achieve its projected income required to offset its expenses, resulting in the Arts and Entertainment Unit not being able to meet its budget.

Gosford Council Agenda ECO.25, 3 Sep 2013