Decision details

To request approval for the adoption of the strategy by the Museums and Galleries service.

The Director of City Development submitted a report presenting for the Board’s consideration and approval the proposed new Leeds Museums and Galleries Strategy entitled, ‘Deepening Connections, Widening Impact’, for the period 2022-2027.

In presenting the report, the Executive Member for Economy, Culture and Education highlighted that the proposed strategy was made up of six key outcomes, with six objectives per outcome. In addition, the Executive Member provided an overview of the key aspects of the Leeds museums and galleries estate, which was spread across nine venues.

Members welcomed the proposals detailed within the submitted report.

RESOLVED – That the new Leeds Museums and Galleries Strategy, as detailed at appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved, and that responsibility for the implementation of the strategy be delegated to the Head of Service, Leeds Museums and Galleries via the Director of City Development, from March 2022.

Six working groups made up of Leeds Museums & Galleries staff and other colleagues from across the Council were set up to develop each of the outcomes. Drafts were sent to staff and then key stakeholders for comment.

Executive Member for Economy, Culture and Education

All Leeds Museums & Galleries staff, three community groups, education partners, Arts Council England, Culture 24, Leeds Art Fund, Henry Moore Foundation, LCC Parks & Countryside, and Culture & Economy