Issue - meetings

(i)     That the grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund be accepted.

(ii)    That the Executive Director for Commercial Development and Economic Growth in consultation with the Executive Director for Resources and Support Services  and the Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Heritage be given delegated authority to approve the level of match funding required from the Council towards this project, once the outcome of further grant applications and final costs have been determined.

A report was submitted to Cabinet to inform Members of the successful funding application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and to update Members on the Brampton Museum Redevelopment Project.

The Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Heritage advised Members that £248,700 had been awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.  Funding had also been received from other areas and a decision was awaited from the Landfill Communities Trust, which should be announced at the end of May, 2020.

A new member of staff had been appointed for a three year term whose task would be to produce an activity plan.

The Leader endorsed everything that had been said, adding that it was a great scheme to bring forward and would be an even greater asset to the Borough.

Councillor Sweeney endorsed everything that had been said and stated that it was a good example of where the Council was looking to continue with its projects during the current situation.

Councillor Northcott stated that this was excellent for the Borough.

Resolved:     (i)         That the grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund be

accepted.

(ii)          That the Executive Director for Commercial Development and Economic Growth in consultation with the Executive Director for Resources and Support Services  and the Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Heritage be given delegated authority to approve the level of match funding required from the Council towards this project, once the outcome of further grant applications and final costs have been determined.