Agenda item

Report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries regarding the recent decision of the Clockmakers’ Company to move their collection to the Science Museum. Members discussed this unexpected end to the negotiations, and the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries confirmed that, following a letter from the Master of the Company circulated to all livery companies in July, he had written to the Master regretting the tone of his letter, clarifying the City’s position, and offering to help with any misunderstandings.

RESOLVED – That:

(a)  The report be noted; and

(b)  The Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries submit a short note to the next Livery Briefing.