COUNCILLORS have approved £12,000 of funding to replace an access ramp at a local Scouts venue.
The application for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money was made to Lichfield City Council.
The improvements have been earmarked for the 6th Lichfield Scout headquarters on Christchurch Lane.
The total cost of the project is £17,500 with funding already in place for the outstanding balance thanks to donations, sponsorship and other grants.
The application for the £12,000 of CIL funding from the Scout group said:
"We provide for just over 100 young people from age four to 14 across our sections. We promote friendship, leadership and learning through our weekly programmes and hold many weekend camps and overnight experiences to build confidence in our youngsters.
"Unlike many Scout groups, we own the premises we operate out of. The Scout Hut was built in 2009 with a long wooden access ramp to the side of the building and leading to the main doors. This ramp acts as the main access route into the building.
"The ramp is reaching the end of its life and we wish to move to a permanent solution rather than replacing with wood every 15 years or so.
"We have already had to remove several handrail pillars from the ramp due to rot. As such, we are urgently seeking to replace the ramp before it is deemed completely unsafe.
"Carrying out this work is essential in order to avoid having to close the building to all community group users."
