We have heard of good news and bad news for the Milford on Sea Methodist Church.
The bad news is that the NFDC planning department has refused their application to render the front of the building, move the notice boards onto the front wall and erect a hanging sign depicting the Methodist Church symbol as it was not felt to be in keeping with a conservation area.
The much better news is that work has already started on the rest of the refurbishment which is only subject to Building Regulations approval which has been granted.
The work includes creating a disabled toilet, refurbishing the kitchen installing a new sound loop system, a new energy efficient boiler and where applicable improved insulation. Doorways are being widened to take wheelchair access and new carpet and lighting fitted and then redecoration.
The outside may not look like our original vision but don’t judge a book by its cover as the Methodist church will welcome everyone to come in and see the improvements.
In the meantime Sunday services are still being held in the church while possible and a notice will be displayed on the front doors should the venue have to be changed.
The once a month Thursday lunch club has moved to the Community Centre as a temporary measure and details of all other arrangements can be obtained by contacting Alan Boyce at ajbconsultancy@yahoo.co.uk or on 01590 641189.
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