Anna Zucchelli (Heritage at Risk Projects Officer, Place) presented the report. The report sought permission to offer a Historic Buildings Grant of up to £17,000 to Bow Church from the programme.

This was for the repair of How Memorial Gateway to match fund a grant of £10,000 from the Heritage of London Trust. The external works met the grants criteria.

The Gateway was on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. The gateway forms the entrance to St. Leonard’s Priory open space The land had been neglected for many years, but was now being cared for. There were also plans to increase visitor numbers to the site. The grant will enable the repair and future sustainability of the gateway, as well as its removal from the register.  

The Committee noted the formal offer was conditional  on the receipt of quotes from three contractors. In addition the payment would only be released once the work has been completed and inspected. If approved by the Sub -committee a letter of comfort would be sent to the applicant advising of the Council’s intention to issue the grant.

Whilst agreeing with the proposal in principle, it was agreed that a decision on this application be deferred pending receipt of the three satisfactory quotes. The application would then be brough back to the Sub – Committee  for a decision.