Comer Gardens Institute faces setback as government cuts funding, jeopardizing dance hall improvements in St John’s.
Worcester should have gotten £5 million. The government was going to invest it, but they pulled the funding. Some projects might not happen.
£2.5 million got withdrawn overall. £2.3 million funds the Corn Exchange work. It also covers Scala and Angel Place. Comer Gardens lost funding.
They needed £42,000 for Comer Gardens. This money would improve the hall and make space for dance, so more people could use the space.
Ballinger ran for St Clements before. He said he felt disappointed because the new government cut the city’s funding. Comer Gardens is very important, he states.
He adds it is the only space in Clement’s needing repairs and more space. It must serve the residents well. He is unsure if works occur now.
Tor Pingree is a Green Party councillor who represents St Clement ward. He and Alex Kinnersley are upset because Comer Gardens Hall got no funds.
The government took time to consider funding and it became clear it was uncertain. They told Comer Gardens alternative funds could appear.
They discussed options with city council officers and want other funds for Comer Gardens. They contacted the management committee and want to help them get funds.