Agenda item

5.1

Ruth Hubbard asked a question on behalf of the Friends of Birley Spa Bath House.  Ms. Hubbard stated that a Cabinet decision had been made with regard to the future of the Bath House, which overrides previous agreements that the Friends Group had with the Council. She said that the Group had received a letter saying that the building will be sold off in four weeks’ time unless £200,000 has been raised to cover out essential works.

5.2

In response to this, Councillor Karen McGowan, a local Ward Councillor for that area, stated that, unfortunately the cost of repairs to the building was a lot more than it had been anticipated.  However, the Group needed to obtain a letter of commitment so that they would be able to apply for funding towards the cost of the repairs to the roof.  Due to the fact that the building was due to be sold in four weeks’ time, she suggested that the Group should obtain quotes for the works to be carried out so that they are aware of what needs to be done and the funding required.  The Chair added that he would chase up the letter of commitment and a list of requirements that the Group needed.