Issue - meetings

Report of Director of Operational Delivery

Purpose of report

The Chairman and the Director of the Banbury Museum Trust will present to members an update on progress made since the formation of the Trust and outline the emerging plans for development both of the site and the programme

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

 1.1        To note the report.

1.2         To support the development plans of the Banbury Museum Trust.

Resolved

(1)          That the report be noted.

(2)          That the development plans of the Banbury Museum Trust be supported.

The Director of Operational Delivery submitted a report which provided an update on the Banbury Museum Trust

Bob Langton, Chairman, and Simon Townsend. Director, of the Banbury Museum Trust gave a presentation which provided an update on progress made since the formation of the Trust and outlined the emerging plans for development both of the site and the programme.

The Leader thanked Mr Langton and Mr Townsend for their presentation, their work with the Trust and wished them well with the future plans.

Resolved

(1)          That the report be noted.

(2)          That the development plans of the Banbury Museum Trust be supported.

Reasons

Banbury Museum is entering into the next exciting phase to provide residents with a first class Museum service that builds upon the strong foundations and sound financial management established by Cherwell District Council and capitalises on the wider range of possibilities now available as a charitable trust with a strong and committed independent board. Supporting the development plans of the Trust aligns with the corporate growth objectives of The Council

Alternative options

Option 1: Not agree the development plan. That will be a matter for the Executive to determine. To date, officer and Lead Member support has been given. There is also a need to be mindful of the fact that the development plan is not the Council’s but the Council as landlord does have an influence.