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Village Hall Project
Background
Two village surveys including the Parish Plan in 2004-2009 have indicated a strong need for a suitably equipped hall of adequate size for a variety of activities.
Although the present school annex after refurbishment is useful, it cannot cater for many of the activities that residents are interested in (according to the survey feedback). The proposed hall will serve Middleton and Cottingham, and probably some surrounding villages as well.
Cottingham and Middleton Village Hall Trust (Northants)
This is a charitable trust set up to manage the project of acquiring a new village hall for the community.
Funding
So far, approximately £100,000 has been raised towards the hall, including Section 106 monies from Glover Court developers Fairclough Homes (their successors are Miller Homes) and funding from Corby Borough Council, Middleton Parish Council and Corus.
The Site
Click here for an aerial view of the proposed site.
Progress as at 1st August 2008
The land is still owned by Miller Homes, and a long delay in its transfer from the developer to Corby Borough, has prevented the village hall trust commencing building work to date. Corby Borough will only adopt the land from the developer when it is satisfied with its suitability for purpose. The section 106 agreement was drawn up along with the planning application for this development in 2002.
Corby Borough Council is in the process (since November 2007) of adopting the land from Miller Homes.
The Hall design
Although a design had been decided upon in 2004, demands
for greater environmentally friendly building techniques and more efficient
energy saving has brought about a re-think.
Amongst other things, major funders place great emphasis on the environmental
issues, and the design of the hall will influence the Trust's chances of raising
sufficient funds.
GSS Architecture of Kettering have been appointed for the project. Initial design work is being carried out currently (August 2008) and consultation with Borough Planning is underway.
It is hoped that within weeks, the initial design proposal and site plans will be circulated and full consultation with the community will commence.
Please check the Cottingham and Middleton Newsletter for the latest developments