Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has announced that Saffron Walden Town R4U councillors and those from other parties have agreed the programme of renovations for the Town Hall, and hope that works should commence soon.
Heather Asker (R4U)Mayor Asker continued “In order to complete the works all at once and meet the increased cost, the Property and Services Committee have proposed that the Council should consider that the additional investment is met via a long-term loan. This was supported by all councillors of all parties, including, I’m pleased to say, by former Mayor Cllr Keith Eden, who couldn’t be there but wrote to propose the loan option to complete the works. Interest rates are at a record low and even lower through the Government funding available to the Council. Restoring our Town Hall to an accessible and fully functioning venue will allow the generation of extra income, which should more than off-set the cost of this borrowing.”
R4U’s Heather Asker added “Our Town Hall is at the very heart of Saffron Walden. It is important that we return it to a proper condition as soon as possible. We are looking forward to reviewing the proposal at the Full Council meeting on Monday April 18th.”