Decision details

Purpose of Report: To consider an approach from York Museums Trust seeking the council provide financial support to mitigate the impact of covid-19 on the council’s museums.

The Executive is asked to consider the proposals for a series of actions to respond to York Museums Trust’s request.

Resolved:  (i)      That the Executive Member for Culture, Leisure & Communities write to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to ask government for additional funding to support YMT in their particular circumstances.

                   (ii)      That officers discuss with the Local Government Association the position of local authority museums in trusts, to inform the LGA’s lobbying efforts.

                   (iii)     That officers provide a letter of guarantee to YMT, providing them with access to a maximum of £1.95m over the next 2 years should it be required.

                   (iv)    That payment terms be amended for the reimbursement of payroll costs up to a maximum of 60 days.

Reason:     To secure the future of the council’s museums.