Agenda item

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 2012.

The minutes of the meeting held on 18 September were approved.

Matters Arising:

John Keats Rose

The Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries advised that his team would continue to explore the viability and availability of the rose with colleagues in the Open Spaces Department.

Merchandise

The Director advised that the merchandise stock had been reviewed and added that the new curator would continue to look at how the merchandise stock could be improved going forward.

National Trust Guide Listing

The Director advised that Keats House featured in the new National Trust guide.

In response to a Member’s comment, the Director requested to see any relevant maps/guides that could be displayed at 10 Keats Grove.

Wedding Licences

The Director advised that this would be pursued by the new curator and added that she had good experience in bringing weddings and civil partnerships to similar sites through her work with the William Morris Gallery.

Mick Scott

The Director reported that Mr Scott had been most appreciative of the Committee’s thanks for his work with Keats House.

Composition

The Director reported that a review of the Consultative Committee’s composition would take place at the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee in the coming months following the dissolution of the Friends of Keats House and the Friends of Heath Library.