Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development which seeks approval to undertake a feasibility study 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.

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.