The main district council offices in Williton, West Somerset are due for demolition when the new office block is completed in Killick Way, Williton in May this year.
But rather than see the historic council chamber pulled to the ground we would like to save the building from the wrecking ball and instead foster a new community facility within the present premises.
We firmly believe that even in its’ present state the building would make an ideal central facility for all sorts of different community uses – the arts, crafts and general culture – which we believe will have a hugely positive impact for West Somerset as a whole.
We see the building as being owned by the people for the people to make positive use of thus providing an exciting venue for a wide range of art and cultural activities.
We see the building being open all day, every day and evenings too, to maximize its potential thus creating a lively, thriving environment for artists, crafts people and other cultural groups to enjoy as well as the wider community and visitors to this area.
We see creativity and culture stimulating the population of West Somerset, helping to develop new understandings, opening doors and avenues in people’s mind that were not previously accessible.
It is hoped that after reading this document you too will see the potential and feel compelled to help make this vision a reality…
3 comments:
I think this is a fantastic idea and should go ahead as soon as possible.
Anything I can do to help, just ask.
BTW the comments system is great to enable dialogue :-)
Craft, art and farmers markets are wonderful opportunities. Stall holders can get recognition for their product and a little pocket money. Visitors can have a browse and gossip. Tourists get access to local craft, talent and produce that they otherwise would not have access to. Wonderful idea.
I've only just seen this, the buildings gone hasn't it? Still the proposal is an excellent idea and I'm sure would have lots of community backing. Have you tried to propose it for Minehead Old Hospital now that the grant has been allowed for the terrifically expensive survey of possible usage? Also, I wondered whether this was a project that The Transition Town movement could help get off the ground? Minehead has recently set up a group that is looking into the possibility of Minehead and Alcombe becoming a transition town, for further info please contact mineheadandalcombetranstion@googlemail.com.
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