Issue - meetings

Purpose of report

To update Members on the Transforming the D-Day Museum (TDDM) project and associated activity.

(TAKE IN INFORMATION REPORT)

The report was introduced by Jane Mee, Museums & Visitor Service Manager.

The Cabinet Member said the project had gone very well and had kept to time where possible.

In response to a question from Councillor Morgan regarding the funding shortfall and anything that members could do, Dr Mee said that the responsibility for funding is with the Portsmouth D-Day Museum Trust.  Officers were hopeful of some significant funding coming in but this has yet to materialise.  Dr Mee added that they needed to start looking at the funding for the activity plan elements but felt that there is still time to achieve the remaining funding.   

The Cabinet Member added that it was likely the relatively small amount of money remaining would be received in small amounts, however was confident that the Trust will do their best to ensure that final amount of money comes in and thanked Councillor Morgan for his offer of assistance.  

The Cabinet Member noted the report.