APHAx Questionnaire next week

Plans for a multi-use Annexe for Audlem Public Hall reach an important stage when, starting next week households in Audlem, Buerton and Hankelow, will receive a questionnaire requesting resident's views and support for the project.

Though the need for better facilities for sport and recreation was established in the 2005 and 2010 Parish Plans, subsequently a number of organisations have come together under the umbrella of the Public Hall to agree plans for a multi -use annexe.

I would explain this is what both Audlem FC and Audlem Saints Football, The 5A's Theatre Group, Audlem and District Community Care Association (ADCA ) for senior citizens, and Youth leaders say they need to maintain and expand their activities.

In addition the Audlem Cycling Club have given their support and said it will boost the club's aspirations encouraging local interest and the Medical Practice advises that the extra space it would provide for health related therapies and consultations locally would complement their services at Audlem.

We have the support of Audlem Parish Council and Cheshire East has agreed to transfer the land for a nominal sum.

Funding

Funding of £23000 has been achieved from the Homes and Communities Association (HCA) and discussions with the Big Lottery have confirmed eligibility for their Reaching Communities Buildings Fund.

However all funders require evidence that there is a need for the project and that it has the support of the community. The people who are involved in the village organisations are convinced that they need these facilities and now ask residents to back them.

There is no doubt that obtaining funding is very competitive e.g. only 20% of applications get through Stage 1 of the Big Lottery. We are convinced that the current plan represents the best opportunity for a decade to improve Audlems recreation and sport facilities.

Please indicate your support by completing the questionnaire next week: it really will make a difference and help us to achieve success
Roland Hall
Chairman, APHAx

Audlem Public Hall Annexe Committee members: Frank Gillies, John Tilling, Roger Millns,
Kate Parkes, Monique Hollinshead, Ralph Warburton, Geoff Stretch, Dave Siddorns, Pete Webb.

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