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MINCHINHAMPTON MARKET HOUSE1-2 Market Square, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BW

Patron: Sir Richard Eyre CBE Registered Charity No. 207308

Plans for the Future of Minchinhampton Market House

Minchinhampton Public Consultation

Saturday 17 October 2015



Development Aims

Revitalise this unique building

Re-establish it as the town’s social, cultural and architectural centrepiece

Provide modern facilities for the community and visitors

Preserve its heritage



Achieving the Aims

Raising the community’s awareness:o Increased marketing (targeting opportunities such as Giffords

Circus, School & Country Fayres and theatre groups)

o Involving a broader demographic o Review of the hiring prices

Bid to Heritage Lottery Fund



Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF)

Heritage Grants Programme is for larger heritage projects of any kind (generally over £100,000)

Contributions

– Total grant request < £1million• Contribute at least 5% of the costs of development phase• Contribute 5% of the costs of your delivery phase

– Total grant request > £1million• Contribute at least 10% of the costs of development phase• Contribute 10% of the costs of delivery phase



HLF Application Process



Path to the First Round Application

Supported by:• Public consultation• Expert advice



OutcomesAt the heart of the Community

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Heritage

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Community

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People

Partnerships• Parish Council• Local Businesses• Minchinhampton school• Local craft groups and individuals• Local Faith groups• National Trust• Theatre Groups• Gloucestershire Archive & Local History Society• Markets• Citizens Advice• Casual Hirings



Heritage Lottery Submission

Public Meeting25 March 2015

QuestionnaireApril 2015

Public Meeting17 October 2015

Public Consultation Timeline2015



Public Consultation Results… 206 returned questionnaires and from these it is clear that

Minchinhampton residents/users of the Market House feel strongly about its future and the proposed alterations.

The ‘best’ things about the Market House were deemed to be:

central location & the visual appeal of it;

that the people of Minchinhampton own it and can use it;

its history.

The ‘worst’ things about the Market House are issues regarding:

toilets;

people who loiter and drink alcohol in the undercroft;

entrance and access.



…Public Consultation Results Awareness of activities - highest for Art Classes, Folk and

Theatre Nights.

Glassing-in undercroft - majority of respondents (105 people) in favour (either partially or wholly) in order to make this area a more usable space, while 77 people dislike the idea, although some of these said that partial glassing in might be ok.

Modernising toilets - majority of respondents in favour (further debate required about their relocation).

Installation of a lift - majority are in favour (more discussion needed around location and cost).

Importance of providing a stage – mixed reaction (50:50)



Heritage Lottery Submission

Public consultation

Seeking expert advice: Phillipa Davies (Developmental Officer Heritage

Lottery Fund) Barbara Pond (Community and Enterprise Adviser

Gloucestershire Rural Community Council) David Newton (Conservation and architectural

consultant) Sir Richard Eyre, Sue Birtwistle and Charcoalblue

(Theatrical requirements)



Business Plans Aims Partnering with the National Trust (to provide information and education centre for

the local common)

Information Centre (for amenities, local events and businesses; heritage of Parish)

Supporting the Parish Council (by providing offices and a public meeting space)

For use by touring performing-arts groups (by development of the existing stage and theatrical facilities)

Use as a gallery venue in the Cotswolds (for arts and crafts – supporting local artists)

As a modern day market place (extending the current weekly market to offering daily display and sales space for all home craft workers)

As a flexible hiring space (for clubs, societies, parties and classes ranging from Zumba fitness to literary lunches, wedding receptions to evening dinners; exhibitions)

Short term business meeting venue for hire (complete with modern business facilities)



High Level Requirements

Information to the CommunityHiring SpaceLocal MarketsSustainabilityAccessibilitySecurity



Outline Plans

David Newton



Questions

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