Issue - meetings

To note the outcome of the Walworth Town Hall consultation and agree the project mandate for the rebuilding of the Town Hall.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the outcome of the Walworth Town Hall consultation exercise summarised in paragraphs 11 to 15 (and attached at Appendix 1 to the report) that was undertaken throughout October and November 2013 which endorses the strategic vision approved by cabinet in July 2013 be noted.

2.  That the project mandate for the rebuilding of the Walworth Town Hall and in particular providing a high level brief for the following key facilities be agreed:

·  An enhanced library, a museum to house the Cuming and heritage collections, a cafe, a flexible event / community space including the provision for hosting ceremony’s for the Registrar’s service.

3.  That it be noted that the strategy for the selection of a lead scheme architect will include a design competition incorporating further public consultation.

4.  That it be noted that the Newington Library building will be incorporated into the scope of the project mandate to examine the benefits that the additional floorspace could potentially provide for the project.

5.  That officers report back to cabinet in autumn 2014 with further information on design, budget, programme, results of public consultation and selection of architects.