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Ward Question - 26th February 2009 |
I call on Councillor Robbie Colison-Crawford to ask his Ward Question.
“It is now over two years since the Benwell Centre was closed and the day centre at Churchill Hall has become very successful attracting a whole new clientele. Would the Portfolio Holder be prepared to consider retaining this facility permanently?”
I call on Councillor Richard Smith-Ainsley.
The Councillor has previously asked this question of the portfolio holder and to reiterate for the benefit of all Councillors. Thanks to the Manager, volunteers and users, Churchill has indeed attracted new clients, but, as Councillors will be aware, a decision was taken three years ago to dispose of the site due to its previous lack of use. The Council agreed that Kelli Dixon dance school would purchase the site for the benefit of the children, young people and the community.
The plan has always been that Churchill users would relocate to Benwell, which will have improved facilities, a separate dining room, therapy room, computer room and activity room, which will be operated by the Council and Nottinghill Housing Trust.
There would be no further funding for Churchill, but the hall itself will be available to hire in the future from Kelli Dixon if a group choose to.