The object of this public consultation exercise is to canvass views as widely as possible over emerging proposals for a replacement Dolphins Hall building on the existing site.  

These proposals are presented in the context of government reforms making it easier for local areas to benefit from the proceeds of growth.  This includes the scrapping of top down initiatives and greater incentives to local partnerships to encourage collaboration in the provision of local community needs including infrastructure. The emerging proposals are linked with development of approximately 250 homes on the Highfield Farm site to the north of the town to meet the district’s emerging growth requirements. 

Proposals for this multifunctional building could accommodate additional requirements being placed on the existing hall as well as other needs within the town (See Illustrative Scheme & Commentary below).  The emerging plans aim to improve, promote and protect the existing facility whilst ensuring its long term use and development for future generations. 

We seek your feedback/comments on various considerations including:

Are you happy with the existing facility ?

Do the emerging proposals address any of  the Hall’s current shortfalls?

Other design options could be refined incorporating design changes, does this proposal need to be amended to address local needs?

Do you consider that Tetbury should have an improved community building or should funding be directed to alternative infrastructure needs such as improved healthcare provision in the centre of the settlement?

All feedback on the proposals and the community consultation will be discussed with the Management Trust, Tetbury Memorial Recreation Ground & Dolphins Hall Trust / Dolphins Recreation Centre Charities and Custodial Trustees Tetbury Town Council.  

Dependant on the feedback from this consultation exercise it is intended to involve representatives of Cotswold District Council in further dialogue over the precise nature and form of any new community building and its design/funding including opportunities to accommodate the needs of other local sporting groups.

We would also discuss opportunities to seek a balance between private and public investment.  Additional funding sources for the construction and fit out of the new facility may be available from the Big Lottery Community Buildings Fund (and similar programmes) Gloucestershire/Cotswold Joint Funding

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  Existing Hall

Existing Hall