Millport Town Hall Charity started 2022 with the wonderful news that an additional £364,478 has been granted to the project by Scottish Ministers. The top up adds to the secured £1.5 million Scottish Government funding from the Regeneration Capital Trust Fund (RCTF) that was awarded in 2021.
With increasing challenges faced last year due to the external and political climate, the complexity of the funding partnership, the Covid pandemic and resultant increase in material prices this, award is very welcome. Grateful thanks are extended not only to the Scottish Government but to North Ayrshire Council, Local Councillors and the Locality Partnership for their continued support and encouragement.
A spokesperson said “Six local employments have already been achieved, and with a new accessible entrance and the creation of multi-use flexible spaces the community will see the building become a space for all ages; events big and small; maybe classes in dance, art, music, tea dances as well as amateur and professional performances. A place for support, for blether, table tennis, indoor footie, and circuit training. We aim to open later on this year.”
Previous community consultations gave many ideas as to how the spaces could be used. Our Community Liaison Officer is keen to hear any further ideas and thoughts and can be reached at judith@millporttownhall.co.uk
Phase Two will one day develop the planned Heritage and Conservation Centre to protect and preserve the all important Millport memories.
