Decision - Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust Annual Report

Brighton and Hove Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee Decided 18 Jan 2024 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee

Report author

Louise Peim

Published

18 Jan 2024

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report is seeking committee approval of the annual review and forward service plan for the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust, including Fees & Charges.

RESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Noted the achievements the Trust have made over the past year, including an improved financial position. 2. Approved the Trust's annual Service Plan (Appendix 1) for 2024-25, including the proposed Fees & Charges, as detailed in Appendix 1 (page 47) of the Service Plan.

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The plan sets out Brighton & Hove Museums’ priorities, activities, performance targets and budget for 2024-25. It focuses on public programmes, building and collections maintenance, environmental sustainability, community engagement, income generation and continued partnership between The Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust and Brighton & Hove City Council.

Recommendation

To consider and approve the Brighton & Hove Museums Annual Service Plan 2024-25.

Financial impact

2024-25 budgeted income of £8,339,581 and expenditure of £8,289,660, producing a projected surplus of £49,921; BHCC service fee budgeted at £1,434,000.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Economic Committee

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City CouncilThe Royal Pavilion & Museums TrustBrighton & Hove Museums visitors and residentsschools and collegescommunity groupsmuseum volunteersArts Council EnglandNational Lottery Heritage FundTrustees of The Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust

Next steps

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Trustees are to formally approve the 2024-25 fees and charges in February 2024.
Brighton & Hove Museums will monitor delivery through quarterly KPI, budget, risk and performance reporting.
The Royal Pavilion Garden funding application and associated restoration project will proceed subject to funding approval.
Capital works including the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery roof project and Royal Pavilion repairs will be delivered during 2024-25.
Brighton & Hove Museums will continue working with Brighton & Hove City Council under the 25-year management contract.

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