Decision - Royal Pavilion and Museums - Future Plan

2.         RECOMMENDATIONS:

2.1       To note the intention of RPM to work with Brighton Dome Festival Ltd (BDFL) on a feasibility study to inform the development of a master plan for the Royal Pavilion Estate.

2.2       To note the feasibility study in relation to the Court House and the development work on the natural history and archaeology collections

2.3       Agree the refocusing of Preston Manor and the trial change to Saturday openings to enable weddings to be trialled at the Manor and request officers to bring a report back to Committee in autumn 2013.

.2.4     To note the joint working with Brighton Dome Festival Ltd necessitates a formal partnership agreement and delegate authority to the Head of Serviceto develop and complete the proposed Partnership Agreement with Brighton and Dome Festival Limited (BDFL) based on the principles as set out in this report.

2.5       Note the role of the Royal Pavilion and Museums’ Foundation in supporting the business model.

2.6       To note the forward plan for programming and work for 2012-15.

2.7       To request that officers bring regular updates on the development work outlined in the report to this Committee.