Lottery cash sought for major museum revamp

Top councillors have given the go-ahead to test national lottery interest in a potential major revamp of Lancaster’s City Museum and Maritime Museum.

- by Robbie MacDonald

Ideas include creating an “amazing” space for displays including the King’s Own Royal Regiment collection, and boosting the local economy through better visitor attractions.

But the City Museum faces challenges including damp and poor access, and needs at least £1m spent on maintenance alone.

Now, the council’s cabinet has approved an early phase of work to test National Lottery Heritage Fund interest in giving £4.9m. A further £1m would be sought from other sources.