Disco plan falls foul of floor fears

Organisers withdrew their application to run the event after failing to reach agreement with the council regarding a practical or economic solution to protect the floor.

Councillors Carol Black and Marie Hamilton having voiced disappointment at the withdrawal of the application, there being a need, they said, for entertainment for 12-18 year-olds in the district, the Leisure and Development Director said the cost of resurfacing the Leisure Centre floor last year had been £10,000.

She had been advised, she said, that high heels would damage the floor and had investigated the provision of temporary flooring; however, the estimated cost of £6,000 was not affordable for the operator of the disco.