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Permission for Ramsey courthouse conversion into 'community hub'

Planning granted to The Heart of Ramsey charity

Planning has been approved to convert Ramsey Courthouse into a 'community hub'.

The charity The Heart of Ramsey (THOR) will run the facility on behalf of Ramsey Town Commissioners.

Internal changes to the building include removing part of a false ceiling, and installing new lighting. There are to be no changes to the outside of the historic building. 

To fund the project THOR now plans to raise half a million pounds in 12 months.

Fundraiser Georgie Revill says she's confident they'll meet the target:

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