Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 13, 2025

Purpose: To accept the grant of £1,500,817 from ACE MEND Fund for the urgent repair of the Russell-Cotes

Content: RECOMMENDED that Cabinet: - (a)           recommends Council to accept the £1,500,817 from Arts Council England MEND Round 4 and delegates authority to the Director of Customer & Property to complete the formal acceptance process on behalf of the Council (b)          notes the match funding of £250,000 from CIL and £109,317 from restricted legacies; and (c)          approves their investment in the project outcomes of urgent repairs and renewals outlined in the application to ACE Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Customer, Communications and Culture Reason Financial Regulations require the acceptance of external funding and approval of any project over £1million by full Council. ACE require Cabinet approval before payment can be made. The grant will be spent on urgent remedial maintenance of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (of which BCP Council is sole trustee) to ensure it can remain open and survive.