Purpose

Annual revision of the 5 year Heritage Service business plan.

Decision

To approve the Heritage Services Business Plan 2024-2029.

Reasons for the decision

The update of the Heritage Services Business Plan covers the five financial years from 2024/25 to 2028/29 and has been prepared following the annual in-depth review of business activity.  The revised plan includes an analysis of the risk involved.

The revision of the plan sets out the Service’s Vision and Mission as it recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, responds to the changing economic situation and its impact on the Council’s visitor businesses.  Heritage Services expects to deliver a financial surplus in 2024/25 of £12.2 million.

Alternative options considered

None.