Purpose

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

Content

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.