Fleetwood Maritime Museum will reopen in time for the busy Easter period.

A deal is currently being finalised for the Fleetwood Museum Trust to take over its operation.



A decision by Lancashire County Council means the doors will reopen on Friday 14 April, with the museum being staffed by the Trust's volunteers. The council will manage the museum until the formal transfer of the service is completed, expected to be no later than the start of June.

The Trust asked the council to help them take advantage of one of the peak times of the year by ensuring the museum can welcome visitors during the school Easter holidays.

The museum was one of five closed last year to achieve some of the huge savings the council needs to make due to government cuts to its budget and rising demand for services.

Negotiations have since taken place with a number of organisations which have expressed an interest in operating the five museums.

Click below to listen to an interview with Keith & Sue Porter from Fleetwood Museum Trust on plans to reopen in time for Easter: