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FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES SUB-COMMITTEE: June 14th 1937 |
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HEATING AND LIGHTING AT HEAD OFFICES |
On Minute No 515 (heating and Lighting at Head Office), the General Manager submitted a drawing prepared by Mr Howitt (Architect)
for the provision of a revolving door in place of the present internal door, and also vestibule doors at each end of the northern
corridor. He was satisfied that these measures would result in keeping the premises at a more satisfactory temperature in winter time,
and stated that the alterations could be made without detracting from the appearance of the building. The Chairman (Councillor Cooper)
had examined the sketch and had approved the idea, and directed that an estimate should be obtained of the cost. The Sub-Committee
were in agreement with the scheme, and it was understood that the estimate would be submitted to the next meeting, when a definite
decision would be reached.
With regard to lighting, the General Manager reported that Mr Howitt had suggested a method of improving
the lighting in the Banking Hall by strip lighting on each counter desk and standard lamps for the ledger desks and on the tables
at the rear of the Banking Hall. Messrs Best & Lloyd, who supplied the electrical fittings at Head Office had quoted the sum of
£16. 16. 6. for this work which estimate the Chairman (Councillor Cooper) had directed should be accepted.
The action of the
Chairman was approved.
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FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES SUB-COMMITTEE: July 12th 1937 |
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REVOLVING AND VESTIBULE DOORS AT HEAD OFFICES |
Mr Howitt (Architect) had now obtained competitive tenders for providing entrance door and two vestibule doors on the north corridor,
etc, as follows:
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H H Martyn & Co Ltd, Cheltenham |
£824. 10. 0. |
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The Birmingham Guild |
£913. 0. 0. |
The
central bronze grille leading to the Banking Hall would be replaced by a revolving door with a glazed semi-circular head over. The
transom of this door would be amended in similar metal work to the existing, and the doors would be carried out in walnut and large
sheets of plate glass with bronze kicking plates and specially designed push bars in character with the bronze work. To give a proper
swing to the door, it will be necessary to slightly reduce the size of the sunken mat with an additional marble margin.
The two
remaining bronze grilles on the north corridor would be completely glazed, inclusive of the semi-circular heads, and would be bolted
and locked and merely used as screens.
At each end of the north corridor glazed swing doors would be introduced, with plate glass
to the semi-circular head over. These doors would be carried out on walnut with a carved and enriched transom, and the large panels
of plate glass would have a light bronze grille similar to the present entrance doors.
June 28th 1937.
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FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES SUB-COMMITTEE: July 12th 1937 |
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PREMISES AT SHIRLEY see also: https://www.bmbimages.org.uk/bmb-images_370.htm
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Mr Wilde has conducted enquiries with reference to premises at the corner of Stratford Road and Longmore Road, Shirley, and furnished full reports, together with copy correspondence he has had with the Warwickshire County Surveyor.
The property at the southern corner
of the roads mentioned includes a Smithy, which has been in use for 35 years, and appears to be a lucrative business. The owner is
not in a hurry to sell and is not prepared to put the property on sale.
The property at the northern corner of the roads mentioned
comprise a shop used for the business of fried fish and chip potatoes, whose takings are £24 per week, and a lock-up shop used for
the sale of fruit and vegetables, with takings amounting to £14 per week. The sale price of the property is put at £3,000, including
fittings, fixtures, etc. This price works out at £6. 6. 3½d per square yard.
In both cases numerous difficulties would have to
be overcome before either site could be acquired. Substantial portions in both roads are required for road widening purposes,
and the Ministry of Transport, the Warwickshire County Council and the Solihull District Council, would be involved in such purchases.
A further difficulty arises in connection with the Restriction of Ribbon Development Act, 1935, as the result of a new service road
20 feet wide being required.
Although the position is one of the best in Shirley, it would not be advisable for the Bank to entertain
the purchase of either of these sites.
Mr Wilde has also made enquiries regarding land on the Church Farm Estate - opposite Longmore
Road - but has nothing to report at present. Houses 168-178 Stratford Road, which were thought suitable for purchase, have been bought
by a London Firm but purchase has not yet been completed. Land near No 214 Stratford Road has been sold, but again the purchase has
not yet been completed. Land at the corner of Stratford Road and Solihull Road belonging to the South Midland Estates Co has been
reserved for the development of a shopping and business centre, but if that project does not mature the owners will communicate with
Mr Wilde.
616 RESOLVED:- That the General Committee be recommended to accept the tender of Messrs H H Martyn and Co
Ltd, Cheltenham, at the sum of £824. 10. 0d. for the provision of a revolving entrance door and two vestibule doors as indicated in
the foregoing report, and that the Town Clerk be instructed to prepare and seal any necessary contract.
625 RESOLVED:- That the General Manager be authorised to instruct Mr Wilde to continue enquiries, with a view
to suitable premises or site, being obtained.
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ROOF AT BILLESLEY BRANCH see also: |
Trouble continues to be experienced with the flat roof of this building, which was erected in 1930 by Messrs E M Squire and Son under
the supervision of Mr Harold S Scott, Architect.
In 1930, the tenant complained of rain entering by the windows, doors and skylight,
and dampness of walls of one bedroom. Attention given to the complaints.
In 1931, roof leaking in four places and rain entering
at the back door and windows and three bedrooms. Attention given to the complaints.
In 1932, roof leaking in two places - kitchen
and corridor. Attention given.
In 1934, position worse. Decided to re-cement joints of stone coping to parapet walls after asphalters
had executed repairs. Stonework treated with two coats of petrifying liquid. Certain internal decorations undertaken. Work done by
Messrs T Elvins and Sons at a cost of £42. 9. 0d.
In 1935, lead flashing was supplied and fixed to the asphalt roof at a cost
of £4. 2. 6d.
.In 1936, joints were cut out and lead flashings fixed to chimneys, etc and a damp course provided to the coping
at a cost of £26. 5. 9d. Work done by Messrs E M Squire and Son.
Roof is still leaking in two places. Mr Wilde has examined same
and called in the Travers Paving Co, who report that a satisfactory job can be made by having a layer of new asphalt (½" thick in
one coat, including felt) laid on the existing asphalt. A portion of the present asphalt could be removed in order to examine the
condition of the boards underneath. They do not anticipate the boards would be found unsound, but inspection would prove that fact.
They recommend the skirtings being entirely stripped and relaid. If the copings had not been taken off so recently as 1936 and a slate
damp course laid underneath, they would have preferred to have them taken off again and the asphalt carried over the walls. They do
not consider it justifiable to remove the copings again but in lieu thereof advise a deep chase being cut in the brickwork to receive
the skirting and afterwards point up the same. This has been tried at numerous roofs with success, but they prefer the other method.
It was impossible to remove the glass frame over the roof light for a close examination, and they think a provisional item should
be included to cover the cost of rebuilding with a suitable deep curb, as the present one is very shallow.
Their price for the
asphalt work and cutting the chase in the brickwork and afterwards pointing up, is £69. 15. 0d.
J P Hilton.
636 RESOLVED:- That the General Manager be authorised to have the necessary work carried out.