Museum to have development protection extended

The museum was listed as an asset of community value five years ago

Brixham's town centre museum is to be given a further five years of protection from potential development.

The heritage museum was listed as an asset of community value five years ago.

The listing, which means residents can bid to take it on if Torbay Council ever decides to dispose of it, expired earlier this year.

The council is now set to renew it, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The museum has been operating for 50 years and has been run mainly by volunteers.

A decision to re list the museum for another five years is expected to pass through the council's cabinet on 14 July.

'Preserves Local Heritage'

A report to the committee said the museum "preserves local heritage and supports learning".

"It further enhances the cultural tourism offer and enriches visitor experience to Brixham and the bay,” it added.