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Ward
Question – |
Under Standing Order 14,
“Please could the
portfolio holder give an update on the Mitchison
Court development, including the expected date for the first residents to move
in and the date the Benwell Community Centre is
expected to open?”
Councillor
“I am delighted to
report that the Mitchison Court Development and the Benwell Community Centre are progressing well despite the
very bad weather that we experienced in January. At that time about three weeks work was lost
but with the good weather work is now moving forward at a fast pace and it is
hoped that we will shortly be back on track.
The plan is for resident
occupation by the end of September or early October. This, members will recall
will provide urgently needed Extra Care housing. The Benwell
Community Centre is expected to open the beginning of October 2010. I am also
pleased to report that staff from Spelthorne Borough Council
and Nottinghill Housing Trust have already
met with the users of the Churchill Over 50’s club to identify what activities
they want so all is ready for the transfer.
This Council should be
justly proud of what it has achieved with this exciting new development and I
hope that all Councillors will join me in looking forward to the opening of
this facility which will benefit so
many in the community.”