Last night at the Bath and North East Somerset Full Council meeting I voted against the proposal to give a one of grant of £200,000 to the Holburne museum in Bath.
The Holburne approached the Council asking for a sum of money, contributing to their educational courses and the re-development of the centre.
It's not that I am opposed to the Holburne, museums or the Arts in general I just believe that with the current financial climate, departments having tight budgets and some services being cut we should not be giving Council money to something that is not a priority.
What about the youth service? They received a £400,000 cut last year - wouldn't they like some money? What about spending the £200,000 on more important things such as fulfilling some of the PACT priorities in our Wards, filling in pot holes, more litter bins etc.
Spending £200,000 on a Museum that clearly can generate its own cash is not in the best interest of Peasedown residents.
Unfortunately, the proposal was voted through!
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