Agenda item

Report of the Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Culture, Heritage & Libraries summarising the progress in delivering Objective 1 of the Keats House Business Plan 2012-13 and the associated Performance Indicators.

In response to a Member’s query, the Director confirmed that the House did not have a wedding licence, but it had held a wedding reception a few years previously. At the time neighbours expressed concerns regarding the commercialisation of the site. However, the possibility of obtaining a wedding licence would be pursued in the future.

In response to a Member’s question, the Director confirmed that a House merchandise review would be undertaken in the near future.

In response to a Member’s question, the Director confirmed that it had been decided to enter a venture with the National Trust in order to offer a discount to Trust members. There had already been a soft launch, with a formal launch due in the coming months. A Member suggested that a map could be produced to show the location of Keats House, Fenton House and Kenwood House.

Members noted that Mick Scott had recently retired after a considerable tenure as Keats House Manager. Members recorded their thanks for his service and agreed to submit their thanks in a manner agreeable to him.

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