THE Duchess of Cornwall may be invited to open the refurbished Town Hall at Launceston following the £1-million renovation scheme taking place in the New Year.

The idea of inviting the Duchess to perform the opening ceremony was put forward at a recent meeting.

The town council was meeting to appoint a main contractor for the work after the 'Post' went to press.

The council plans to hold an open day for the public to view the Town Hall plans early in January.

The aim of the scheme is to bring light, colour and life back into the Town Hall complex and turn it into a multi-use community centre.

The £1-million loan to pay for the work will be paid back over 40 years.