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This report introduces the Heritage Services business plan update (‘the Plan’) for the five-year period 2020/21 to 2024/25. It sets out the business unit’s strategy for delivering savings targets and increasing its financial return to the Council on an ongoing and sustainable basis. The Plan includes strategies for addressing the Climate Emergency as well as for pricing, marketing and investment in conservation, staff development and the quality of the visitor experience to achieve the ambitious targets set out in it, and an analysis of the risk involved.

Councillor Paul Crossley introduced this report by celebrating the Council’s success in the recent South West Awards with 4 nominations resulting in 4 gold wins.  He commended the excellent leadership and staff and praised the principles and aspiration of the service.  He drew particular attention to the Inclusivity award.

On a motion from Councillor Paul Crossley, seconded by Councillor Tim Ball, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously) that the Cabinet agreed to:

1.  Approve the Heritage Services Business Plan 2020-2025;

2.  Confirm that it wishes Heritage Services to continue to work to the business principles agreed by the Council Executive in 2004, as amended;

3.  Confirm that it wishes to relocate the Fashion Museum with a supporting Collections Centre subject to a satisfactory business case being prepared.