Purpose

To seek approval to accept and spend a one-year grant from Arts Council England for Museums National Portfolio Office funding.

Decision

The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):

1. To approve the proposal to accept and spend a one-year extension grant from Arts Council England National Portfolio for Bristol Museums and Museum Development South West and to continue the existing (2023-26) funded programme of activity in 2026-27.
2. To authorise the Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Policy Committee to take all steps required to submit a bid for, accept and spend funding in accordance with the grant agreement as required by Arts Council England and associated grant funded activity plans for Bristol Museums and for Museum Development.