Walsall College silent on Leather Museum lease negotiations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Walsall College has not disclosed whether it will negotiate surrendering its lease of the Walsall Leather Museum building.

The Leather Museum's future remains uncertain as Walsall College has declined to clarify its position on the building's lease. Walsall Council's Reform administration voted in July to negotiate the surrender of the 125-year lease with the college, which holds legal power to take possession of the Littleton Street West buildings under their agreement.

When asked whether the college plans to work with the council and surrender the lease, or reject the negotiations, the college responded that it had 'no further information to provide' on the matter. The lease agreement was signed on 5 May, two days before local elections where Reform swept to power with a large majority, ending Conservative rule at the council.

Before those elections, all political groups except the Conservatives and Labour opposed relocation plans for the museum. Reform had pledged it would 'do everything within its power to re-establish the Leather Museum at its current location'.

How it is being reported

• College remains silent over Walsall Leather Museum leaseWalsall College was asked if it planned to reject the council's negotiationsBirminghamLive · 13 Oct, 08:13
• College remains silent over Walsall Leather Museum leaseThe Local Democracy Reporting Service asked the college whether it plans to work with the council and surrender the lease, or reject the negotiations.Express & Star · 13 Oct, 02:00

In this story: Walsall College · Walsall Council · Walsall Leather Museum · Reform

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