Decision details

1) That the responses from the engagement process, and how these influence the final version for the future of museums and gallery services in Kirklees, be noted.

2) That approval be given to ‘Culture Kirklees’, the vision for arts and cultural services provided by the Council, which identifies the approach to the display of collections in Museums and Galleries and the sites from which Museums and Galleries will withdraw and alternatives uses sought.

3) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the relevant

Cabinet Member, for the timescale for the withdrawal of Museums and Galleries services from the sites from Dewsbury Museum and Red House Museum by 31 March 2017 at the latest.

4) That approval be given to invite expressions of interest for the sites from which the Museums and Galleries service will withdraw and to delegate consideration of the criteria for expressions of interest to the Chief Executive in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.

5) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the relevant portfolio holder, for the timescale to dispose of any of the decommissioned buildings, which may take place at the same time as expressions of interest being invited, and that consultation with the Friends of both Crow Nest Park and Ravensknowle Park commence immediately regarding the future sustainable use of the buildings.