The sabbatical officers and staff of the Union would like to thank all those students who engaged with the consultation and commented on the proposals. As a result of the contribution made by students, we have concluded that our final priorities are as follows:

 

• 1. Create a more visible and accessible advice service. Students have agreed that this must be a priority in Chelmsford.

1. 2. Create a Student Activities Centre. We will use part of the current bar space to create this new centre. This space will be as flexible as possible to enable a variety of activities to take place during the day and at night. This will include one reception for all Union services.
2. 3. Retain a licensed social space for a minimum of 150 members on campus. This space will be available for clubs and societies to continue to run fund raisers and social events. The SU will continue to operate a programme of social events at key times of the year, especially at Freshers. We will also investigate the viability of operating a bar/ entertainment venue on campus on a regular basis (for example 2 nights per week during term time). We will also consider how this space will be used and managed during the day to create the informal, welcoming social space that students like.

 

 

 

 

1.    Create a bigger and better fitness centre and a new Student Activities Centre on the first floor of Helmore. In order to create these new spaces, the first floor bar will close its doors for the last time after the Summer Ball on the 6^th June 2009. The Student Activities Centre is described above. In Cambridge these facilities will be partly accommodated in the Helmore building and partly in the Bryant building.

2.    Improve the Venue space for both day time and night time use. Students have told us that they do not like the ambiance of the ground floor venue during the day and wish to see this improved. We will lobby the University to improve this space and make it more inviting to students and staff, what ever time of day it is. Students have also told us that they would like to see the University improve its catering offer in terms of range, quality and availability. We will be lobbying for this to happen.

3.    Create a small studio space for up to 25 people. If space and budget permit, we will create a small studio space for on-campus dance classes, martial arts, etc. This space could also be booked out by student groups to hold meetings or for drama rehearsals, etc. Ideally, this space will have a sprung floor, mirrors and a ballet bar. Again, this is subject to budget constraints and may require a longer term investment to complete the project.