The Chair introduced the item and the Corporate Director Resources advised that:

• The Council’s contribution was small in relation to the cost of the whole redevelopment.  £16.4M towards the total of £16.7M had been raised through other sources.
• The premises had community value and had been a venue delivering community support for many years and the redevelopment would continue to support community activities and would enable some new ones to be established.
• The premises had heritage value having been part of the character of the area for over 100 years.

The Sub Committee noted the written comments of GSSC.

DECISION

That the grant of £305,000 as a contribution to Toynbee Hall in support of their refurbishment project be approved.

The Chair introduced the item and following this the Corporate Director Resources advised Members that:

• The Council’s contribution was small in relation to the cost of the whole redevelopment.  £16.4M towards the total of £16.7M had been raised through other sources.
• The premises had community value and had been a venue delivering community support for many years and the redevelopment would continue to support community activities and would enable some new ones to be established.
• The premises had heritage value having been part of the character of the area for over 100 years.

The Sub Committee noted:

·         The written comments of GSSC.

·         That the Council had contributed to other similar schemes that involved the redevelopment of premises in the borough which were of historical value and which provided a community benefit.

·         The signage outside of the premises was misleading and that this be altered to better reflect the project.

RESOLVED

That the grant of £305,000 as a contribution to Toynbee Hall in support of their refurbishment project be approved.