Delegated Decisions - Cabinet Member for Communications and Culture

The Cabinet Member for Communications and Culture is due to consider, at a delegated decisions meeting on 28 September 2026, a proposed Access Policy for Newport's Museums & Heritage Service. The policy is needed to keep accreditation under the UK Museums Accreditation Scheme, which affects access to grant funding. No minutes have been published yet, so no decision is recorded.

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1. Access Policy for Museums and Heritage

   Proposed

   The report recommends that the Cabinet Member approve the proposed Access Policy [2026] for Newport's Museums & Heritage Service. This would meet the requirements of the UK Museums Accreditation Scheme and keep accreditation for Newport Museum & Art Gallery.

   Why

   The scheme requires each museum to have an access policy approved by its governing body, reviewed at least every five years. Accreditation is a key factor in grant decisions by Welsh Government and other grant-giving bodies. The report says there are no staffing implications. Councillor Sterry asked questions about publishing access action plans, costs, alternative experiences for visitors, resident discounts, ongoing consultation and performance measures, and officers answered each one.

   Based on the minutes, Access Policy - Museums and Heritage

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   Access Policy - Museums and Heritage

   Papers: Access Policy - Museums and Heritage

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