The front of Blandford Corn Exchange has taken on a dramatic new look following the installation of architectural lighting as part of the ongoing refurbishment of the Grade I listed property in Blandford Market Place.

Local contractors Richard Cummins Electrical, Morgan Design Studio and Peak Scaffolding were thanked by the town council for their work installing the system, and the response from viewers on the council’s Facebook page was entirely appreciative.

It features most colours of the rainbow, and Blandford Town Council took the opportunity to trial the colours of the new architectural lighting on the eve of England’s appearance in the final of the Euros 2020, when the red and white of the England flag were strongly featured.
Councillors have agreed to a list of events to be celebrated in colour during the year, and authority has been delegated to the town clerk Linda Scott-Giles to accept or decline any other requests received from members of the public.

Discussions are continuing with consultants on the further restoration of the Corn Exchange, and councillors met with them later in July for a further update on work including technical surveys, consultation, pre-application planning and development of a masterplan.

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