A Senedd Member has criticised Cardiff Council as it considers the future of two of the city's cultural venues. The authority announced in October that it had been approached by Academy Music Group (AMG) with an offer to take on the operation of St David's Hall and it revealed this month that it will consider the future of the Museum of Cardiff.
As part of its budget consultation, the council will ask residents for their thoughts on the possibility of moving the museum out of its historic home at the Old Library on the Hayes and making it a mobile attraction. Speaking in response to the proposals, South Wales Central MS Heledd Fychan said: "Culture isn’t something nice to have when times are good. Culture is an integral part of our identity and should be available to all to access and enjoy.
“Both St David’s Hall and the Museum of Cardiff are jewels in our capital city’s crown, and not only serve the local population but are also an important part of our offer to visitors and tourists. When such proposals were put forward by the council in 2016, there was public outcry and both organisations were saved.
