Portsmouth council seeks funds for urgent museum upgrades
Old cannons which can no longer be maintained may also be offloaded, according to council documents, and some cannons which have been lent out to other locations for decades may not be sought for return. Councillor Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: "At the heart of this plan is our commitment to making our collections as accessible as possible."To support this goal, we are exploring funding opportunities to upgrade our existing storage facility in Hilsea, ensuring it meets modern standards for accessibility and preservation."The council hopes to eventually create a new storage site at Lumps Fort, near canoe lake, on the seafront in Portsmouth.
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