A two year partnership agreement to save Weybridge Hall was announced on 14 December 2011. This is wonderful news for Weybridge and for all who have been working to save Weybridge Hall. It follows a year of campaigning by the local community and prolonged negotiations about community management of the hall. This is the start (not the end!) and voluntary help is essential to achieve continuing success for the hall.
We are delighted that Elmbridge Borough Council recognises that ”Weybridge Hall is an important local amenity in the heart of Weybridge”. The agreement between Elmbridge BC, DC Leisure, Weybridge Society and Friends of Weybridge Hall secures the future of the Hall for at least two years. Friends of Weybridge Hall was set up when the threat to the hall became apparent, and is chaired by Jennifer Doyle who, with former mayor Graham Winton, has represented the Friends of Weybridge Hall in the negotiations. The support of the Weybridge Society has been important in enabling this partnership agrement, together with great online publicity from allaboutweybridge.
Max Clifford boosted the Hall’s re-launch by agreeing to fund the redecoration of the Hall. This will help provide a brighter space for hire by individuals, businesses and groups. Weybridge Hall offers a large indoor space with hardwood floor, excellent acoustics and great lighting. It is available for hire for private functions and public use – call DC Leisure on 01932 254750. If you would like to get involved with supporting the Hall, please contact Jennifer Doyle at jenny.doyle29@yahoo.co.uk.
The council has now promised arrange for the redecoration of the interior of the hall under their maintenance responsibility. Improvements to the hall are now being concentrated on the frontage. A scheme has been prepared for the installation of glass doors in place of the current wooden doors. The scheme is awaiting consideration by the Planning Department at Elmbridge and by the Conservation Area Committee.
That’s very good news the hall is saved, but who will save the local shop keepers??? We all know Morrison is been trying to come in weybridge. Which will be disaster for high street, many shops will go burst. They will stay empty for years or will get replaced with charity shops, travels agents or what ever but their won’t be enough choice left behind for weybridge people. We need more good cloths store not supermarkets. It will not be right if Morrison opens in weybridge. I am very concern about this that’s why am writing it to you am sure there will be many more people who will be worried for their business or other concerns, please consider our opinion.
Thank you