Phase 2 will include essential work on access and facilities in the community rooms on the east side of the church. We are very much looking forward to being able to provide this community space. However moving into this Phase is proving very frustrating, taking much longer than we had anticipated. We have had to adjust the Scheme for less expenditure. This meant submitting a revised planning application to the Council and this was returned in September 2009 since the Council have changed the application forms. We quickly resubmitted with new forms. When we hear back from the Council we can go out to tender and hopefully begin the 6 month building work soon after that.
In the meantime we have tried to keep the hoardings in good repair and to make them as attractive as possible with the murals and white paint.
Obviously the delay is not something we wanted to happen or expected to happen. We are very disappointed that the scheme has not been able to keep to the original expected dates. However you can be assured that the finished result will enhance the area as the new front has done. Moreover it will provide improved facilities for our church and local community users.
We will update this page when we have news of further progress. Also do feel free to call into the church on Sundays or perhaps the regular Friday or Saturday Morning Coffee events where you will be able to see the Phase 2 Plans.