Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 30, 2024

Purpose: To receive grant funding from The national lottery heritage Fund for improvements to Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre.

Content: RESOLVED that: - £203,000 of external grant funds from the National Lottery Heritage Fund is accepted and used as part of a £251,000 project with the balance to be met from Heathland Mitigation funding. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy Reason ·     Delivers against the Corporate Strategy for people and nature, as well as supporting the Heathland Mitigation SPD and priorities within the Green Infrastructure Strategy. ·     Secures important external grant funding ·     Match funding is being provided from existing capital funds, no revenue match funding is required ·     Supports the business development and resilience of the centre, with an aim of increasing income generation and reducing reliance on revenue funds ·     Provides funding to explore and test new business models as well as key improvements such as signage and increasing footfall to the centre ·     Enhances the reputation of the centre as a nationally and regionally important for both archaeology and for high quality access to nature