TRUSTEES of Cardigan Castle are to appoint a business consultant to look at recommendations aimed at boosting trade because the attraction is currently making a loss.

The Cadwgan Trust wants to improve trade at the Castle and has drawn up a business plan with a host of recommendations, including some that were ruled out by previous trustees.

Ceredigion Council Cabinet members heard that, with the trading loss experienced, the new trustees want a business consultant to research the recommendations and see what could increase trade.

While that could see trade figures increase, the Cadwgan Trust is also looking to renegotiate its deal with Ceredigion council over a scrutiny board and the format and purpose of that board.

When the partnership with the council was first formed, a ‘sinking’ fund was established where 50 per cent of any trading surplus was placed, and the council then used that fund to pay for major repair works and to insure the site.

Russell Hughes-Pickering, the council’s head of performance and economy, said trading figures had led to trustees of the Cadwgan Trust to look at ways to improve the situation.

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