Today Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Regeneration and Partnership Committee unanimously voted to grant a lease to The Grand Pavilion Ltd. This means that the group can now go ahead to obtain grants necessary for the restoration and refurbishment of the building. A number of councillors, including Lewis Rose and Council Leader Geoff Stevens praised the group for the professionalism of their work. In a short speech prior to the discussion, Pavilion Group leader, Gregor Macgregor said; “ 13½ months ago a group of residents got together to save the Grand Pavilion and had little expectation of success. With the professionalism, help and assistance of the council officers and the support of this committee we are able to reach agreement on a lease. We can now move forward to apply for the funding required for the restoration and refurbishment of the building. I hope that the partnership that we have built up with the District Council will carry on to a successful result. “The road ahead will be a long and difficult one. It will take time to get the necessary funding together. I believe that we will come up with the results in the end. Thereby we will be able to justify the faith that you have put in us.” The Grand Pavilion will provide a photo opportunity outside the Grand Pavilion itself. Please contact Dave Mowle at Treetops, Upperwood. 07976 262624 (or if no reply try Tel. 584387).
17/02/2011
15/02/2011
New Objectives for The Grand Pavilion Ltd
We have just altered the Objectives section of our constitution; so as to meet the requests of the Charities Commission. These will be visible in Companies House soon, but are listed below: 1) To further or benefit the residents of Matlock Bath, Derbyshire and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for sport and recreation leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power: To establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. 2) To advance the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts. 3) Such charitable purposes for the benefit of the public as the trustees shall think fit. With these altered Objectives, we should be able to get Charitable Status very soon. Gregor Macgregor, Chairman
14/02/2011
A Lease is Recommended
Derbyshire Dales District Council’s officers published their recommendation that the Matlock Bath Pavilion Group be granted a lease. I welcome this proposal. If agreed by the District Council, the lease would be a 3-year headlease for The Grand Pavilion in Matlock Bath with an option to purchase the building if the Group can raise the money necessary to repair and renovate the building. I want to thank the council’s officers for their professionalism and clear-sightedness. Throughout the process of discussions with them, they have been clear that their proposal must be workable and long-lasting. They have appreciated that whilst this project contains some risk, we may not be able to raise the necessary money for instance, the costs of failure are far greater. I hope that Councillors agree to the officers’ recommendation. This will allow us to start the long process of obtaining the grant funding we need to restore the Grand Pavilion to its former glory. See the council's press release. Gregor, Chairman
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