‘New vision’ proposed for town hall revamp

NEW artist’s impressions show how Maesteg Town Hall could look if a proposed revamp goes ahead.

The glass atrium featured in an artist’s impression released by Bridgend council is just one of the changes that could be made under what the authority has called a “new vision”.

Residents of the Llynfi Valley are now being asked to give their views on the proposals, which the council said could see a wide range of new community facilities introduced.

The plan has already proved controversial after it was revealed the changes to the 135-year-old Grade II-listed building would not include the indoor market, which has been there for 133 years.

Information sessions are being arranged by Awen Cultural Trust and Bridgend County Borough Council along with an online survey and public displays.

A council spokesman said the redevelopment could include facilities such as a studio theatre space, a new glass atrium and enhanced front-of-house space with a café and bar, improved dressing room and backstage facilities, a dedicated children’s area, a performance area for storytelling events plus quiet study and work areas with free wifi.

Originally opened in 1881, Maesteg Town Hall was funded by local miners and designed by Henry Harris of Cardiff.

Public displays of the proposals are at Maesteg’s town hall, sports centre and library while the survey is available at www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/MTHredevelopment