Burnby Hall lease is signed!

From the Pocklington Post Facebook for 7th August 2025:

Pocklington Town Council has announced the official lease signing for Burnby Hall. This milestone ‘marks a major investment in the town’s social infrastructure and reflects the council’s commitment to support local aspirations’. The new facility includes a large main hall available for public hire, along with office spaces and meeting rooms for community and civic use.

It will also support a range of local initiatives – most notably, the development of a long-awaited town museum, a project close to the hearts of many local residents. Cllr Roly Cronshaw, Mayor of Pocklington, said: “The signing of this lease is a proud moment for Pocklington. Not only are we creating a flexible and welcoming space for local groups and events, but we are also taking real steps toward making the town’s museum a reality. “This facility will serve as a cultural and civic hub for generations to come”. A spokesperson added: “An independent trust has already been set up to run the building and its facilities.

We are indebted to the volunteers involved and to Burnby Hall Museum and Gardens Trust. “Whilst this is a long-awaited milestone, the hard work is still to come. There are major repairs and essential health and safety measures to put in place before the main building rooms can be used — and this requires serious funding. “Funding initiatives are already in place, but as this building will now become an important community asset, any financial support will be greatly welcomed. “In particular, we are inviting local businesses to the opportunity to become involved. This might include sponsorship for individual rooms within the facility.

Sponsorship offers a chance to make a lasting contribution to Pocklington’s future, and sponsors will be acknowledged within the space they support. “Any business interested in being part of this exciting project is warmly encouraged to get in touch with Pocklington Town Council.”