URL: https://moderngov.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1525

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: (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.  

Date of Decision: June 23, 2026