Waite, who is patron of the renowned Warrington Male Voice Choir (WMVC) which practices at the venue, said: "Warrington is fortunate to have one or two cultural treasures and the organ is, without question one of, if not the main item.
Senior WMVC representatives met with councillors and officers last Friday to stress the importance of keeping the concert organ in Warrington, and to defer any final decision on the future of the instrument.