THE man who gave his collection of historical artefacts to Bromsgrove District Council in the hope that its future would be secure says legal action could happen if there isn’t a ‘satisfactory conclusion’ to the long-running saga.

Following the cabinet meeting former Tory council leader, Dennis Norton, said he was “disappointed” by the decision.

“Having anticipated it, a small group of the Friends of the Norton Collection organised a meeting for Wednesday, October 8. We will discuss completely new proposals for the museum and consider setting up a new Norton Collection Trust,” he said.

Dennis said a further meeting had been set up later this month, with a representative from the Norton collection and a solicitor, where they will consider their new proposals before they are put to the council. He added: “The legal rights of the collection will be discussed, with a view to taking legal action against the council if there isn’t a satisfactory conclusion to our proposals.” Dennis entrusted his prized lifetime’s collection of 25,000 artefacts 14 years ago. Earlier this year, frustrated over the lack of discussions on the museum’s future, he took the dramatic decision to stage a protest, camping outside the Council House, in Burcot Lane. Deputy leader, Councillor June Griffiths (Con-Alvechurch), said she could not comment on the possibility of legal action against the council. She added: “The final decision will be made by the council.”