To agree a way forward for the provision of local services in Kington and the surrounding area.

THAT it be agreed that

(a) based on the reviewed funding requirements, the original proposal for redeveloping the Wesleyan Chapel is no longer viable;

(b)            subject to that agreement, it be agreed that:–

(i) Kington library be redeveloped to provide a library and INFO service, with a ceiling cost set at £500,000; and

(ii) the Council works with the local community, including Kington Area Regeneration Partnership, Town Council and Local Members to determine a future use for the Wesleyan Chapel; and

(c)            ongoing local consultation be undertaken, with a full report back to Cabinet.

1.                  Cabinet approved the proposals to develop the Wesleyan Chapel in April 2003; subject to a viable business case being reported to Cabinet.

2.                  Kington library does not fulfil the Disability Discrimination Act requirements that come into force in October 2004.

3.            Redevelopment of services in Kington will represent a significant investment from Council resources, in line with its Customer Services Strategy 2003 - 2007

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