The council may approve three new pieces of public art for the city later this week following the establishment of a new Public Art Policy last spring.

The policy will outline commissioning guidelines to support the management of existing and future monuments and street art. A Public Art Panel has been established setting up its own remit and code of conduct and outlining ways of progressing proposals to introduce new memorials in the city. Edinburgh based artist Cath Keay has been appointed to the panel which will meet quarterly to discuss up to three proposals each time.

The newest piece of public art was the Whale sculpture unveiled in March this year at the Gasholder Park.

Planning officers are seeking an in principle approval for these three memorials which will be fully funded fro

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