(1)   That authority be given to progress the proposals for Meadows Hall, Richmond set out at paragraph .3.7 and 3.8 of the report, and to submit a planning application in this connection.

The Cabinet heard from Councillor Bennett who welcomed the report.  However he raised issues over continued use of the facility for local meetings, its use as a polling station and the concerns from rear neighbours over the development and asked that these be considered.

The reasons for the decision and any alternative options considered and rejected are set out in the report.