LMYH Working Group June 23 Update

Working Group Participants:

Beverly Barker (Chair), Ken Morgan, Chris Wilson, Alf Bush

Current WG Objectives:

• To review the status & condition of the Youth Hall
• To commission required building work to bring the YH back into full use for principally youth activities
• To set out a new business plan for use

Dependencies

Stage 2 development is dependent upon receiving grants and funding to support full renovation

Status/Next Steps:

Condition report: identified severe degeneration of walls, windows and internal facilities with water and weed ingress into the building.  As a result the required programme of renovation is divided into two stages:

• Stage 1 2023-24: Getting the building back into use with a solid business plan.
• Stage 2 2024-25: Renovating the building to ensures sustainability and energy efficiency

Stage 1 – status:

• Replacement windows and external doors: new windows fitted throughout. Replacement external doors awaiting completion of other internal work as dependent on new floor levels.
• Internal work: improved amenities and accessibility with new toilets, kitchen, office/meeting room and store room. Installing wall insulation to front section, LED lighting and floor insulation to improve heat efficiency. Statement of work available on request. This included a full set of latest design drawings and complete list of job specifications, with particular note of the asbestos risk and all H&S requirements.
• Builders: Fairways appointed following LMPC three quote procedure. Detailed briefing undertaking in April. Tentative start of main building work – mid July 2023
• Building Regulation agencies: 3 quotes obtained. JHAI approved at May Full Council meeting.

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