Brecon’s Theatr Brycheiniog will receive over £157,000 from Powys County Council to help with costs of maintaining the building.

The decision was taken by the authority’s cabinet members for finance, Councillor Aled Davies and member for assets, Councillor Phyl Davies.

During the last year PCC has been discussing the need for helping the charity, Theatr Brycheiniog, which leases the building from them.

The report which has been written by PCC acting chief executive, David Powell, states: “It is proposed that a contribution is made in respect of expenditure incurred on protection of the asset.

“This will also assist the asset going forward.”

The report states that the theatre has spent £356, 752 on the building since taking on the lease in 1997/98.

Following a review of the audited accounts PCC will make a one off payment of £157,920 to assist with the costs incurred in maintaining the asset.

This has been negotiated with the Theatr and is based on costs incurred for the financial years of 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17.

A review which looking at the building’s long term future is also now planned.

A spokesman for PCC added that the decision is expected to go before a scrutiny committee.

Councillor David Meredith is a former trustee of the Theatr and said that major defects had been found in the building fabric that need to be put right.

“The theatre plays a major part in Brecon and this would put right what is wrong with the building,” he said

Councillor Iain Mackintosh who represents Yscir, added: “It is highly important that Theatr Brycheiniog continues to contribute around £1.5 million to the local economy in and around Brecon.

A spokeswoman for Theatr Brycheiniog said,“The Theatr very much welcomes this support and the Council’s ongoing commitment to the theatre.