Purpose

Heritage Services is moving part of the Roman
Baths collection to new warehouse facilities, in order to enable
the redevelopment of the Culverhay site.

There are minor capital improvements required to the new premises,
to create a compliant, secure, and appropriate environment for
storing these items.

Decision

To fully approve capital amounting to
£25k from the provisional capital programme item Heritage
Services Infrastructure Development

Alternative options considered

Do nothing: This was not an option as this is
an enabling project for the wider redevelopment of the Culveryhay
site. By relocating collections to a compliant facility, the
Council safeguards its Accredited Museum status, enabling future
funding and supporting Bath’s reputation as a world-class
heritage destination. This project protects valuable collections
from environmental damage and supports operational efficiency,
reducing the risk of costly conservation works.