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Dateline:
1st February, 2008
Watermans Appeal Rejected
Arts Council England has rejected the Watermans Arts Centre's appeal
against its proposed cut in funding.
A statement issed today says:
Watermans and its lawyers have always believed that it had a very
strong case. as the main objection from the Arts Council was that
they were not convinced of Hounslow Council’s long-term commitment
to Watermans.
In a very strong letter to the Arts Council, Peter Thompson, leader
of the Council, made the borough’s commitment to Watermans very
clear while at the same time protesting about the nature of the Arts
Council’s decision making. Hounslow Council had not been consulted
by the Arts Council or been asked directly about these judgements
before they were made. It still seems amazing that the Arts council
can continue to justify these judgements in the face of universal
evidence to the contrary.
Watermans has decided that it will appeal against this decision.
The Arts Council’s decision is a blow to Hounslow and the whole
of West London. Watermans is the only organisation to provide such
a range of services across a number of London boroughs including Hounslow,
Ealing, Hillingdon and Brent and undermines the boroughs’ resources
to contribute to the West London 2012 Offer.
The arts centre, which is described as "leading Asian Arts venue
in London", will contest the decision in court, with the support
of Hownslow council.
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