Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To consider staff appraisal of the procurement
exercise to identify an investment partner for Dinosaur Isle, and
to confirm the scope, objectives and timing of a procurement to
secure wider regeneration proposal. This will include ensuring the
continuing accreditation of museum status for Dinosaur isle and
hosting of the fossil collection at the current or an alternative
location.
Option A - to (i) seek to secure an effective and sustainable long term solution to the future of the dinosaur museum (including the collection and Museum Accreditation) either at the current or any alternative site. (ii) To develop an alternative regeneration proposition of the council owned land at Culver Parade which reflects its environment and supports the Island Biosphere designation. (iii) Pursue an alternative site (either council or third party owned) for the development of a new dinosaur themed visitor attraction, and iv) to undertake full consultation with all relevant local and industry stakeholders in relation to any plans that come forward.
Report author: Ashley Curzon
Publication date: 15/11/2021
Date of decision: 11/11/2021
Decided at meeting: 11/11/2021 - Cabinet
Effective from: 23/11/2021
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