THAT:

(a)          the savings and income plan (outlined in paragraphs 17 to 29 of the report) is implemented;

(b)         £80k is invested in improvements to the Old House, stock and marketing as outlined at paragraph 44;

(c)          a further report on longer term options for future sustainable delivery of the service be developed to include exploration of trust, transfer and shared service arrangements with suitable heritage partners; and

(d)         the principles of allocating library and museum support fund (outlined at paragraphs 30/31 of the report) are agreed