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Received a report on the request from the Church Commissioners for financial support from the Council towards the repair and refurbishment of the Curfew Tower, a Grade II* listed building within the Abbey scheduled Ancient Monument Site in the Barking Town Centre Conservation Area.

Agreed, in order to preserve and maintain the Borough’s heritage and to contribute to the Community Priorities of ‘Raising General Pride in the Borough’ and ‘Regenerating the Local Economy’, to:

1.  Make a one-off contribution of £50,000 towards the capital costs for the repair and maintenance of the Curfew Tower, under the provisions of Section 57 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, subject to the terms as detailed in the report; and

2.  The above funding being met from the underspend on the ‘Social Services – Accommodation and Services – Fit for Purpose’ capital project.