VOLUNTEERS running Lymm Youth Club have issued a fresh appeal for a long licence to run the building.

The club faced a grim future last year when it closed without funding or a lease.

But a new management committee was formed which has already got to work on bringing the Bridgewater Street building up to standard.

Now they have issued an appeal for a longer lease to allow a bid for more grants and funding to secure it for the future.

A spokesman said: “This committee is willing to take over management of the building and ensure the provision of a youth and community facility in Lymm which is self-sufficient.

“However, to achieve this it needs the security of a long lease at a sustainable rent on acceptable terms.

“We request that we are offered a new lease, with option to renew, and hope that the general principles of this can be achieved at this meeting.

“We understand that, while Warrington Borough Council has no firm plans, one of the options being considered for the surrounding area might include a prestigious multi-million pound waterside development.

“We would have no objection to such a development including a refurbished youth and community centre at its heart, if we can achieve a satisfactory agreement.

“We hope that by working together, we can achieve an agreement which will secure long-term youth and community provision at the heart of the village centre.”

Lymm’s councillors have backed the committee and are working with officers at the council to find an extended lease to help for the future.