Morton Village Hall was originally built in 1680 as a Malthouse for the local farming community. In 1975, it was taken over by the Parish Council and used as a Village Hall which was managed by the Village Hall Management Committee. Over the years it had deteriorated, usage had dwindled and was under threat of closure due to the poor facilities. With the help of Valencia Communities Fund, support from the local Parish Council and volunteers, a full refurbishment project was undertaken in 2019. The side of the hall was redundant and was extended out to create an accessible entrance to the hall. The walls were built and the new structure made watertight by the addition of a roof. The committee took the opportunity to replace and extend the kitchen, using the extra internal space provided by the extension. The remodelled kitchen also included a serving hatch directly into the hall. The work included a full refurbishment of the hall including new toilets.
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