Caerphilly county borough council has applied for funding to support Blackwood Miners Institute and enable discussions to take place about the way the venue is run in future.
The council has submitted a bid to the Arts Council of Wales for a special resilience grant. This extended period would allow the council to transition to a new business model and trustee structure.
Cllr Sean Morgan, Leader of Council said, “This funding bid, if agreed, would give us the opportunity to explore and take forward options for the venue to be run in a different way in the future.”
“We are hopeful for a positive outcome to our funding bid, but if we cannot secure the grant, it will mean difficult decisions need to be further explored.”
“I want to assure the community that we are looking at options to keep the site open with a new business model and trustee structure which would secure an exciting new future for this popular local attraction,” he added
The council expects to hear the outcome of the bid in December and will keep the community updated about any developments.
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