PLANS are going ahead for a new dance floor to be bought and fitted for Petersfield’s Festival Hall.

Members of Petersfield Town Council agreed a quote for buying a replacement dance floor from Harlequin dance floor suppliers which will cost £3,496.50 plus VAT.

It follows a number of enquiries to the Festival Hall manager asking for a new dance floor.

Members agreed in principle to the plans only after town council clerk Neil Hitch clarified that under financial regulations, only one quote was obtained due to a shortage of suppliers.

However, members also proposed that investigations are carried out to establish the normal market rate for hiring dance floors.

The hall is a popular venue for different dance groups from across the district.