Issues where we currently fall short of our Vision

(the ‘triggers’ our next Refurbishment Project should address)

(Key concerns (the ‘must haves’) are in bold; the minor ‘nice-to-haves’ in small font)

Main hall

– stage area has drab ‘has-been’ image for most hall users and is under utilised

– poor for illustrated presentations

– poor interaction with provisions to/from the kitchen – one small serving hatch

– fire exit safety below the expectations of many of today’s users

– proceedings interrupted by access to other rooms

Kitchen

– Hygiene & safety well below today’s standards (general design & specifics such as locked cupboards)

– Inefficient for catering operations & occasional bar operations

– Facilities and their operation well below today’s expectation of users

– Access and layout poor

– Generally only feasible to provide beverages & biscuits

– Overall image poor in comparison to other similar hall amenities

Storage space

(as much a Hall facility as a meeting place for the people – currently not charged)

– Current lack of availability is blamed on inadequate space but the efficiency of current utilisation is very poor – has grown organically over decades and is scattered with no evidence of any major review and redistribution amongst users.

– No incentive to dispose of unneeded items

– Strong territorial defence dominates current usage

Committee Room 1(Committee Room 2 – seen as adequate at present)

– Access frequently disturbs other hall users (no direct entrance or toilet access)

– Under utilised and may have more demand if publicised

– Drab room often used for storage

Entrance / Cloaks / Toilet facilities

– Acceptable if properly maintained

Overall image / comfort / standards of the whole building

(External image - when accepted as a period building – is generally good)

– Major professional review of all safety standards needed to assure users

– Cleanliness is below user expectations

– Heating and lighting provision generally below current user expectations

– Maintenance demands are likely to increase

– External - Traffic flow and access can be bad if intent not strictly followed