Press release - Mid Sussex Labour supports Clair Hall proposals
In welcoming the outline proposals for the Clair Hall site Labour Chair Pam Haigh said, "We are impressed with the strategic vision. Whilst we support redevelopment proposals we are concerned that lessons from the botched Martlets redevelopment must be learned."
Labour recognises that making better use of the site includes improving access to Clair Park. The design also features a more financially realistic cultural facility than now. A welcome feature being a 150 seat theatre and a 4 screen cinema complex. And even though the current Covid vacanation facility may be lost alternatives will be sought.
Labour appreciates these proposals increase site usage and work well within existing land constraints. These are vital considerations in offering high quality, accessible cultural and community facilities alongside providing affordable homes on a brownfield site.
To avoid the fiasco of the botched Martlets redevelopment Labour wants lessons learned to be actioned. Labour will press the Council all the way to ensure the project is not delayed, that sound innovative financial solutions are sought and all decision-making is made clear to people in Mid Sussex.