Decision

(i)                   That an application to the National Lottery of up to £150,000 to deliver a project between April 2027-March 2029, be approved.

(ii)                 That the museum  be approved to use its previous public fundraising and forthcoming public fundraising to provide the 10% match funding.

(iii)               That, to meet the additional grant match funding, the use of £500 from the museum’s existing annual conservation budget and £1,000 from the annual exhibition budget to carry out preventative conservation and create a high-quality exhibition celebrating the history of Newcastle high street, be approved.

(iv)               That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader & Cabinet Member for Planning & Town Centres be authorised to accept and utilise any funding allocated in line with the bid, including any necessary contracts.