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Title

St. Savior's Yard Metalspace

Proposer

Paula Gardner, Ellis Waller

Date proposed

24/08/26

Date for Decision

27/08/2026

Cost

250 a month w/ 2 months' notice to quit, potential moving van cost (~70 quid for a day)

Why/how this will be good to have

Many members feel that keeping the metal space running is:

   - important as it is the primary interest of many members
   - easier than arranging for secure storage and its costs, and the     eventual logistical issues of finding a new space with less inertia/interest
   - feasible, now that we have more ownership of the space and can address safety concerns (access, equipment inductions- basically, a clean start)

How does the hackspace benefit: Generally, the feeling is that while not all members use all tools actively, having access to as broad of a set of tools and workspaces possible is many members' reason for joining- see recently those such as Dan and Ned. Members in favor agree that this represents a good short-term, and good enough medium/long term option while we await the main hackspace move, with the goal to be to find a place that can accomodate both the hackspace and metalspace equipment. The short notice to vacate is especially beneficial.

Who is supporting the project

St. Savior's yard is a smaller floorplan but is more secure (provided on-site). At least two members (Ellis and Cristian) have expressed willingness to be responsible for the potential new space and ensuring safety and function there. Fumes are not an issue as the doors to the container can remain open during use. 

general safety procedures will of course be taken such as a first aid kits and eye wash kits which will be regularly checked and I will have an accompanying paperwork folder to sign when this has been checked in regard to stock lvel of plasters, eye wash etc. fire extinguishers will be present and propane stored correctly also. cameras will also be present as these will be the same from the current space transferred over. there is a key safe on site so multiple person/s access will not be an issue.

floor plan will be determined as this is still an open book and would like several members input for this. I can build custom desks as I can get building materials for cheap due to my place of employmeent. A hefty fan will be provided for aie flow and storage for members tools/materials will be arranged with no issue.

Outcome

go to proposals