Issue - meetings

Decisions:

That having given due regard to the first stage integrated impact assessment,

1.           in principle and subject to available funding streams, the following key recommendations be approved:

·        The scale of costs required for essential repairs to enable the museum to safely reopen to the public.

·        Possible alternative uses for the site and buildings.

·        An examination of the role and contribution of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum as a heritage site and tourist destination. 

·        A review of current and future regeneration opportunities for Cefn Coed.

·        Alternative sources of income via grants and external funding.

·        Income generation opportunities.

2.            That Officer Authorisation to explore with Welsh Government Officials, grant funded opportunities available within the programme securing the most beneficial option for the Council, be granted.

Reason for Decisions:

To enable the Authority to plan and explore future options for the development of the Cefn Coed museum site.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on 28 November 2022, at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Consultation:

Consultation has taken place with internal and external stakeholders.