School could recall weavers
Thursday, 15th September 1994.
Town and Borough councillor Aldine Horrigan is calling for further debate on future use of the former Cangle School and wants to know the views of people in the town.
St Edmundsbury Council's Housing Committee last week agreed to negotiate with the Count Council to buy the Grade 2 Listed Building for housing development for single people.
Corun Horrigan unsuccessfully tried to persuade the committee to delay this action until possible alternative uses, such as a weaving museum, could be investigated.
Now she plans to pursue the matter at full council and with Haverhill Town Council. Her main concern is to see what people in Haverhill think and make sure that their views are taken into account.
"If the people of the town are happy with the use, then fine. What worries me is whether we have explored all other possible uses for the site first. Once it is gone, it is gone and I think a lot of people are concerned about what happens to it.
"There are very few old building in Haverhill and we have already waited five years for a decision so I don't think it should be rushed into now.
"This building is an important part of the town's history and heritage. The Council has spent thousands on the Manor House Museum in Bury St Edmunds without blinking an eye.
"I think a working museum based on the weaving industry could bring a lot of interest and tourism to the town." Mrs Horrigan said.
Mrs Horrigan suggested that as heritage was one of the good causes set to benefit from National Lottery proceeds some funding could be available for a museum. She urges anyone with views on the building to raise them at the public forum of the next Town Council meeting or contact their office on Haverhill 712858.
St Edmundsbury Council's Housing Committee last week agreed to negotiate with the Count Council to buy the Grade 2 Listed Building for housing development for single people.
Corun Horrigan unsuccessfully tried to persuade the committee to delay this action until possible alternative uses, such as a weaving museum, could be investigated.
Now she plans to pursue the matter at full council and with Haverhill Town Council. Her main concern is to see what people in Haverhill think and make sure that their views are taken into account.
"If the people of the town are happy with the use, then fine. What worries me is whether we have explored all other possible uses for the site first. Once it is gone, it is gone and I think a lot of people are concerned about what happens to it.
"There are very few old building in Haverhill and we have already waited five years for a decision so I don't think it should be rushed into now.
"This building is an important part of the town's history and heritage. The Council has spent thousands on the Manor House Museum in Bury St Edmunds without blinking an eye.
"I think a working museum based on the weaving industry could bring a lot of interest and tourism to the town." Mrs Horrigan said.
Mrs Horrigan suggested that as heritage was one of the good causes set to benefit from National Lottery proceeds some funding could be available for a museum. She urges anyone with views on the building to raise them at the public forum of the next Town Council meeting or contact their office on Haverhill 712858.
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