Collection Disposal Request - West Berkshire Museum

June 12, 2026 Individual Executive Member Decisions (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website
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Decision

Individual Decision No:

ID4815

Portfolio Member:

Councillor Nigel Foot, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure, Sport and Countryside

Resolved that

·         We are asking the decision maker to review, assess and approve 19 object groups from the Museum collection that have been highlighted for disposal. Each object group can be given an individual member decision should they wish for some items to be kept.

·         Recommendations have been presented by the Museum Collections Development Panel for each of the selected objects with reasons for disposal.

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 22 June 2026, then it will be implemented.

Supporting Documents

Individual_Decision_Report_West Berkshire Museum Disposals V2.pdf
West Berkshire Museum Collections Development Policy 2018.pdf
Object Review List Images and Space for Decision-Making.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date12 Jun 2026
Effective from23 Jun 2026
Subject to call-inYes