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Originally Posted by katex
I think you are maybe getting a little confused here, Ken. There has now been some funds allocated for refurbishment of 'The Theatre', which is entirely different to the Arts Centre. It is in its infancy as yet, and groups that use 'The Theatre' are being asked what they consider is the best way to use this money... e.g. new lighting, new sound system, new seating,etc. So, lots of studies still being don on how to spend this money.
Have you ever visited our Civil Theatre ? Please do, is the only one we have in Hyndburn.
Good luck, however, with your efforts to help the Market Traders ... to bring it back on thread.
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My replies haven't been very clear, it does sound like I'm a bit confused!
If the Theatre and the Arts Centre have been done up to the same sort of standards as the Market Hall (barring the doorsteps...) then I'm sure they look superb. I will get around to visiting one day soon because, as you say, they are for all of Hyndburn and not just Oswaldtwistle.
The projects that Cllr Britcliffe decides get funding and how he goes about doing it are not so even-handed, I'm afraid. The Market Hall has gone way over budget and is still not completed, plus money is haemorrhaging to a consultancy firm.
I would implore any council to instigate performance targets prior to spending on any project within the borough. This is not the case and smacks of hoping something works rather than planning to succeed.
I'm simply concerned about how taxpayers' money is spent.