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£74,800 Grant Revitalizes Historic Hall
6 Jun
Summary
- Community hall in historic West Yorkshire village receives grant.
- Funding will refurbish toilets and improve safety standards.
- Grant marks a significant step for accessibility and community.
Haworth Village Hall, a century-old building in a historic West Yorkshire village, has received a significant £74,800 grant from the Local Regeneration Fund. This crucial funding is earmarked for essential refurbishments, addressing facilities that had fallen into a state of significant disrepair, including unsafe toilets.
The grant is vital for ensuring the building meets modern safety standards and provides accessible amenities. Council officials emphasized the works are necessary to serve the community's growing needs, a sentiment echoed by the charity running the hall.
This refurbishment project is part of a larger allocation of £1.1m for infrastructure works aimed at making the building safe. The funding is derived from the government's £33m Towns Fund Cash, highlighting a commitment to revitalizing community spaces.
Ben Ogden, chair of the board of trustees, described the grant as a "huge step forward" and a "real vote of confidence." He added that the works are vital for creating a safe, welcoming, and accessible space that can serve the village for generations.
