Warminster and District Foodbank has a secure premises for the next twelve months. Town councillors on the Finance and Audit Committee voted unanimously to renew its arrangement with the Foodbank, which occupies the Council’s Dewey House in North Row. Rent for the year will continue at £600.00.
Councillor Andrew Cooper raised his concerns that the Foodbank was paying rent to the Council when its volunteers worked to support the most vulnerable within the community. Committee Chairman, Councillor Denis Brett, agreed that his comments would be noted. Town Clerk Tom Dommett explained to councillors that the proposed rent was significantly lower than the commercial rate and that the council had a duty to get best value for the public’s money. Councillor Chris Robbins, who proposed continuing the rent at £600.00 a month, asked councillors to remember that Warminster Town Council is not a charity.
All councillors voted in favour of a £600.00 a month rent, including Councillor Cooper once his remarks had been recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
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