Capital Project Timeline
The Project, many years in planning, has two dual aims: to make the Assembly Rooms sustainable environmentally and financially for the future. Funding has been provided by the European Regional Development Fund, Arts Council England, Shropshire Council, Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust, The Foyle Foundation, The Rowlands Trust, The Britford Bridge Trust, P B Dunbell Charitable Trust together with other Trusts and Foundations who wish to stay anonymous, Ludlow Assembly Rooms and fundraising from the local community.
September 2020
September 2020Cafe Skimmed.Progress on new stage.Ground floor toilets painted.
August 2020
August 2020Cafe ceiling insulation put in.
July 2020
July 2020Plasterboard to bar area.Loft space complete.
June 2020
June 2020Lead flashing repair to roof.
May 2020
May 2020Frame erected for auditorium acoustic panels.
March 2020
March 2020Cafe ceiling put in.First floor bar plastered. Trusses strengthened.
February 2020
February 2020Ground floor toilets taking shape.Loft space cleared.
January 2020
January 2020New curved section for the cafe window constructed.New second floor toilets taking shape.Trusses strengthened.
December 2019
December 2019Tiered seating in Auditorium being constructedRafters being repaired in loft.New solar panels installed on roof.
November 2019
November 2019‘Bird Cage’ scaffolding erected in Auditorium for ceiling inspection.Loft insulation removedCEO Helen Hughes inspects the site.