To apply to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for £249,800 for the ‘ACORN’ project which takes a holistic approach to addressing accessibility and equalities, cataloguing backlogs and succession planning at Gloucestershire Archives.
June 23, 2026 Head of Archives (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Head of Archives Heather Forbes decided on 23/06/2026 to submit a funding application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for £249,800 for the 'ACORN' project at Gloucestershire Archives. The decision also includes entering into a funding agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund if the application is successful. The project aims to address cataloguing backlogs, improve accessibility and equalities, and support succession planning.
Full council record
Purpose
Pursuant to an Authorisation from: the Council’s Scheme of Delegation – GEN6 – to apply for external funding and to enter into funding agreements
Decision
Having consulted with the Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets & Transformation
DECISION
- To submit a funding application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, under which Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) would, if successful, receive £249,800 for the purpose of funding the ‘ACORN’ project at Gloucestershire Archives. An overview of the project is given in the paragraph ‘Reasons for the decision’ below.
- To enter into a funding agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund in respect of the above funding if the council’s funding application is successful.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Jun 2026 |