Progress November 2023

Ship Inn Site Project

November Progress

Interest received from 12 people who would like to be involved in the Project Group

Initial meeting of the Project Group held 6th November

  • Details of Onion Collective report, the S&R Committee requirements, The ToR, The Working Group Organisation and the ShIPS Consultation shared with all participants
  • 7 volunteers were able to attend
  • The concept of “Meanwhile Use” and possible meanings was discussed
  • Timeframe and project plan
  • Final Solution based on Community Consultation over a period of use of the site
  • Project names were suggested
  • Decided that a Café would be required for MU and the design would best be based on a container
  • Noted that Planning permission may be required (Action – Anchor Group)
  • Noted that for meaningful use, Utilities would be required (Action – Anchor Group)
  • Decided that Toilet facilities would also be crucial

Noted that site clearance is critical for the Canal Festival Deadline

Project Plan created for meeting S&R Committee requirements.  Timeline for decision framework required to set deadlines for the plan – working document

Meanwhile Use Project Plan created – working document

Facilities Decision Matrix created as a working document

Contact with local company specialising in Container conversion made and agreement for technical advice made

Possible Energy Solutions for the Ship Inn site final solution investigated and documented

Concept design for Café based on 12M HC (High Cube) Container created

Initial costing in progress for concept design

STC approved a reserved budget for the project          

Progress November 2023
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