£110,000 town hall work

A scheme to improve access for the disabled to the upper floors of Lewes Town Hall - including the council chamber - is proceeding well, Lewes Town Council members were told.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Feb 2007, 10:44 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:51 BST

The first phase, involving a lift to the first floor lecture room, was already finished to a high standard, the meeting heard.

Cllr Michael Chartier said: 'People with disabilities have the right to dignity. A scheme like this costs a lot but it opens a wide range of opportunities.

'This is our town hall in our town. It needs to be to a high standard.'

The access work in the listed town hall is expected to cost around 110,000.

Cllr John Webber said: 'We are custodians of this amazing old building and we need to finish the job properly.'

Cllr Ruth O'Keeffe said: 'It will open up the upper floor of the town hall to everyone.'

The Mayor, Cllr Merlin Milner said: 'It is a fantastic plan.'

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