Sign and help save the Town Hall for all

I would like to draw your attention to my

Save the Town Hall petition which ends on October 29.

I am only about 145 signatures short of having this debated at the council!

I submitted my petition because I believe the arts and heart of the community should ‘Carry on’ in this historic building – remaining within the public sector.

I am a regular supporter of the arts, having watched or performed in many shows over the years at the Desborough Theatre.

It is a unique venue and many of the theatre audience members, hirers, performers, production crews would love to see the venue continue – yet cannot sign the petition because they do not live in RBWM...

It is all very well saying that only locals can sign local petitions, but when the outcome would affect those from further afield, surely they should be allowed a voice?

Therefore I am trying to be their voice!

The Town Hall is a magnificent backdrop for central events – the Remembrance parade and service, the lantern parade, the Christmas lights switch on event – the fireworks being a ‘celebrity’ in their own right!

This is only one of the many uses of the Town Hall.

I’m sure people married there would equally like to see it remain.

And the council chamber looks perfect for meetings from my perspective.

If the rooms are under-utilised then the council should explain and ask for suggestions.

I am not a member of any political party. I just want the Town Hall to remain within the RBWM domain – a central place for people be it council business, weddings, shows and even vaccinations!

If you haven’t signed the petition, please consider doing so or world famous cultural community iconic buildings, like this, could disappear without even a discussion.

Visit petitions.rbwm.gov.uk/SaveTownHall MELANIE HILL

Maidenhead