Council Tries To Cut Music Funding Completely Is Overturned
Earlier this month, Suffolk County Council announced plans to cut core arts funding by 100% including music services. Following a U-turn decision after demonstrations in Ipswich the cabinet then approved a £500,000 “funding pot” for arts and heritage organisations. Iain Croker, from the trade union Equity, said: “It’s not unwelcome, but it’s not particularly helpful.