Save The Coal Exchange

Just starting this as a new topic as it's gone past the liquidation of Macomb's company into a new, more positive phase. STCE is now a registered company not-for-profit that can negotiate with other stakeholders and the Council; there's a twitter account (@coalexchange), a Facebook page and regular meetings actually in the Coal Exchange for people interested in helping out - I'm sure there's plenty of people on this board with relevant skills. Wish us luck!

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales ... es-8396903

The Coal Exchange was open today for cleanup crews and about 30 people came down and cleared usable offices in the South West Wing as well as getting a tour of the accessible parts. There are some photos on Twitter but I don't know how to bring them here (and they're not mine).

https://www.facebook.com/saveourcoalexchange

https://twitter.com/coalexchange


I am aware that there is also a potentially important development about the building which may be announced (if it happens) within the next few months.

I don't want to say anything here because it's not official yet, but I think it will be a newsworthy story if it goes ahead.

Several interested parties looking to the building for potential developments.

I can definitely see this building being used as a high quality hotel. There's a well documented demand for it and the location in Cardiff Bay is favourable.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/b ... Wales-main

a small amount of money from the Heritage Lottery Fund, but every little helps, and them working with the save the coal exchange group may really be useful - http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/cardiffs-coal-exchange-building-awarded-10359349