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.