Decision details

Agreed

That is it recommended Council approve:-

(1)             a capital budget of £115,000 to address urgent structural repair and building conservation issues at St Nicholas Priory; and

that:-

(2)        the Arts Council England be approached about the de-accreditation of the site as a museum;

(3)        further discussion with potential partners about community management of St Nicholas Priory be approved;

(4)        a follow up report be produced for decision once partnership negotiations are at a stage when they can be formalised; and

(5)        St Nicholas Priory should remain open for Public Access.

Reason for Decision:

As set out in the report.