£110,000 town hall work
The first phase, involving a lift to the first floor lecture room, was already finished to a high standard, the meeting heard.
Cllr Michael Chartier said: 'People with disabilities have the right to dignity. A scheme like this costs a lot but it opens a wide range of opportunities.
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Hide Ad'This is our town hall in our town. It needs to be to a high standard.'
The access work in the listed town hall is expected to cost around 110,000.
Cllr John Webber said: 'We are custodians of this amazing old building and we need to finish the job properly.'
Cllr Ruth O'Keeffe said: 'It will open up the upper floor of the town hall to everyone.'
The Mayor, Cllr Merlin Milner said: 'It is a fantastic plan.'