
I'm worried for the future of the Malting building that used to be home to Waggers.
The Malting is owned by East Herts District Council.
It would be an absolute tragedy if this building went the same way as Musley school.
All buildings have to be used, heated and protected to ensure that they do not deteriorate.
I have no idea what plans have been ear-marked for this Building, if any, - but I want to do something if I can.
I suggest that a community group be setup to ensure the Malting is kept in use for the community, by the community.
It has been used for 'leisure' for many years and it's essentinal, (imho) that it remains in the hands of the public and that East Herts Council do not sell it off.
The Northern Maltings next door were sold by East Herts Council because it was largely vacant and surplus to requirements.
I'd like to see the large upstairs function room used for functions again, with workshops for music, art, drama and film.
And the downstairs, it should be converted into something like an indoor market with craft/art workshops for small businesses.
I've no idea how to do this - but a Community Enterprise seems to be the way forward.
My rose-tinted glasses have been removed...