Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 9, 2025

Purpose: This report provides an update on the Bailiffgate at Northumberland Hall project which forms part of the Alnwick Borderlands Place Programme in Northumberland and seeks Cabinet approval regarding the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) and Lease of Northumberland Hall, Alnwick to Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery.

Content: RESOLVED that:-   (a)      Cabinet note the updates in relation to the Bailiffgate at Northumberland Hall project;   (b)      Cabinet endorse the approval of the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) and Lease for the Northumberland Hall building in Alnwick to Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery; and   (c)      authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to approve the above CAT and Lease, subject to compliance with subsidy control requirements.