Decision

The decision maker has decided to approve the Museum Service's application to become a National Portfolio Organisation, potentially impacting local stakeholders and cultural heritage.

Analysis

outcome: The decision maker has approved the Museum Service to undertake the application process to become a National Portfolio Organisation.

summary: The decision is about whether the Museum Service should apply to become a National Portfolio Organisation in order to attract additional funding and align with national standards.

topline: The decision maker has decided to approve the Museum Service's application to become a National Portfolio Organisation, potentially impacting local stakeholders and cultural heritage.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential changes to the funding and governance structure of the Museum Service, which could impact local stakeholders and cultural heritage.

affected_stakeholders: ["Museum Service staff", "Local residents", "Arts Council England"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.stoke.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=23090

Decision Maker: Documents to be Considered by the A detailed report for this item will be available to the decision maker at least five working days before the date of the meeting and will include details of any supporting documentation and / or background papers to be considered.

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This item will explore the benefits of applying to Arts Council England for the Museum Service to become a National Portfolio Organisation when the new round opens in 2025. This would not only attract additional revenue funding for the service but align its activities and outcomes more closely with the national governing body for museums and assist ongoing sustainability.

Content: This item will explore the benefits of applying to Arts Council England for the Museum Service to become a National Portfolio Organisation when the new round opens in 2025. This would not only attract additional revenue funding for the service but align its activities and outcomes more closely with the national governing body for museums and assist ongoing sustainability. Agreed (i) - That Cabinet approve the request for the Museum Service to undertake the application process to become a National Portfolio Organisation. Agreed (ii) - That such approval is noted alongside our commitment to preserving and promoting the museum collections and our unique cultural heritage. Agreed (iii) - That Cabinet approve the exploration of alternative initiatives and collaborations to promote the city as a cultural destination and ensure the ongoing sustainability of the Museum Service.

Date of Decision: December 10, 2024