A town council has proposed a £260,000 project to make its base more accessible.

Cromer Town Council has commissioned a study to examine the feasibility of providing accessibility improvements at its home at North Lodge.

It explains that the current entrance is not accessible for all visitors, which restricts the usage of the building.

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The council plans to install a platform lift, stairs and an accessible toilet within an area at the west of North Lodge currently used as a service yard. 

The proposed designThe proposed design (Image: Cromer Town Council) Its feasibility study points out that planning permission and listed building consent would also be required for the works.

The venue is also hired out for weddings and events, which the town council hopes will help to eventually balance out the cost of the accessibility works.

The council also believes the space could have commercial viability, and offices in the building could be rented out to businesses.

Cromer Town Council purchased North Lodge from North Norfolk District Council in 2006. 

The alternative to investing in the building is selling it, however the money from the sale would have to be earmarked for capital projects only and cannot be spent on the general running of the Council.

Pat West, town councillor and Cromer mayor, said: "This is the only asset we have, if we were to sell it, we have to consider renting, because we could not afford to buy anywhere else.

"We are spending over £3,000 a year to have rent out an accessible space for meetings."

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Pat West Cromer MayorPat West Cromer Mayor (Image: Cromer Town Council)

Cromer Town Council purchased North Lodge from North Norfolk District Council in 2006. 

Council finances have been a controversial issue of late with North Norfolk District Council facing a deficit of over £1.8m, which has led to measures such as toilet closures in an effort to plug the gap.

A bid to close Cromer information centre has also been gaining momentum.