It is proposed that the Parish Council purchase the Methodist Church in Langley Park to be used as an independently run community centre.
The Parish Council recognises the lack of community provision within the village of Langley Park, and would like the residents of the Parish to embrace the vision.
It would be purchased and owned by the Parish Council for the benefit, improvement and development of the area and included on the council's asset register.
It is a much larger building than the Miners Institute with 2 separate halls for multiple use, which would give the community increased provision which has been lost over the years.
The Parish Council will continue to use the Miners institute which is rented from CISWO, this is a 25 year lease of which the Parish council are 5 years into. The Miners Institute has had funded money spent on it in 2013/14 and in 2020/21 had a new kitchen and hall floor installed.
All of this is possible with support from the residents and outside funding. Ultimately, bringing the community together and empowering themselves for its future.
It is hoped that the building purchase cost could be halved by match funding through grant applications.
The Parish Council have not spent any monies on this project so far, we are aware it is public money. Surveys and studies will be carried out and feedback will be given.
Initial costs for the purchase of the property and potential survey outcome:
Estimated costs to the Parish Council:
● Property £170,000
● Survey £ 2,000
● Legal fee’s £ 5,000
● Insurance £ 2,500
● Survey outcome £ 40,000
The fee’s would include studies and architectural plans along with solicitors that would be required for the purchase and the running.
This will be a 10 week consultation period to allow everyone to have their opinion heard and to give the council the communities mandate and what they would like the Council to do.
Friday 21st July 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday 26th July 6pm - 7pm
Sunday 6th August 12 noon - 1pm
Saturday 19th August 10am- 11am
Thursday 24th August 6pm - 7pm
Friday 15th September 6pm - 7pm
Tuesday 26th September 6pm - 7pm
The Miners institute is open during the week Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10-1pm. Viewing of the proposal is available during these times.
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