I heard about Babergh's lovely canteen a few months before I experienced it for myself. This is because my predecessor, Frances Bates, always used to sing the facilities' praises at Annual Parish Meetings.
It is a pleasant place, looking out over a green courtyard. Additionally it is somewhere that gives Members and staff an opportunity to socialise informally, have a low key meeting or just relax with a coffee.
I was therefore rather upset to learn that it may be the victim of the recent cost cutting measures that have been taken to bridge the 'black hole' in the current year's budget.
Yesterday, however, I heard that although hot meals are no longer to be available, sandwiches and drinks will still be on offer. It is hoped that more members of staff will use the facility and this will mean that it may be permanently reprieved.
If you are visiting Babergh it is well worth stopping by and having a coffee.
