Reference: D41447
Decision Maker: Executive Board
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To receive approval to commence work on proposals through a feasibility study, and with a view to submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund and other funding sources as appropriate.
The Director of City Development submitted a report which sought approval to undertake a feasibility study in order to address the key challenges and opportunities facing the Leeds Town Hall, with the intention that the feasibility study would help to inform a proposed application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for grant support to assist in the proposed improvement of the Grade 1 Listed Building.
Members highlighted the value of the Town Hall both as a building and as a venue, and noted that the proposed development works would address the essential maintenance issues, improve existing facilities and increase public access. It was emphasised however, that should the proposed works be undertaken, then the benefit from and usage of the Town hall would need to be maximised.
RESOLVED –
(a) That the contents of the submitted report be noted;
(b) That the Director of City Development be authorised to undertake a feasibility study to address the key challenges and opportunities facing the Leeds Town Hall, with a view to submitting an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund and other funding sources as appropriate to support the proposed improvement works;
(c) That the actions required to implement the proposals be noted, together with the fact that the Chief Officer Culture and Sport will be responsible for the implementation of such matters.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: City and Hunslet;
Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Leisure and Skills
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Executive Member briefings
Consultees
Executive Member for Leisure & Skills
Chief Officer for Culture & Sport
Director of City Development
Contact: Matthew Sims, Head of Arts and Venues 0113 24 78335 Email: matthew.sims@leeds.gov.uk.
Report author: Matthew Sims
Publication date: 05/08/2014
Date of decision: 16/07/2014
Decided at meeting: 16/07/2014 - Executive Board
Date comes into force if not called in: 26/07/2014
Call-in deadline date: 25/07/2014
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