Agenda item

Members received and considered the report of the Venue Manager offering an update on the phase two refurbishment of the Corn Exchange.

The Committee was briefed on the progress of the café/bar and was asked to consider updated quotes for furniture and possible decoration; the installation of retractable seating in the Main Hall was also discussed. The seating could require possible building alterations so the Operations & Estates Officer should be consulted on its feasibility. The possibility of installing a sprung floor in the Main Hall to attract performers before seating was installed was also mooted.

The progress on audio and lighting had been delayed due to the Covid-19 lockdown but progress had been made in terms of website and visual identity. Members considered several preliminary designs and offered comments which could be fed back to the supplier.

RECOMMENDED:

That the report be noted; and,

1.       That the Council while wanting to support local business, also recognises the need for best value in purchasing of the café/bar furniture. The supply of furniture be delegated to the Venue Manager & Chair of the Committee.

2.       That the committee preliminary endorses the first visual identity design as proposed and awaits further designs before making a final decision

3.       That the seating

4.       Audio & Lighting