1. + The Future of the Community Centre

2. + What we did Test the feasibility of running the Centre without the County Council Building survey Consultation of users, local people and groups Learning from other centres Review of costs and income

3. + Findings: Uses Currently well used and well liked Wide variety of uses by most parts of the community Unmet demand at peak times limited by flexibility of space Potential to bring in more daytime uses (e,g, health) and weekend uses (e.g. private hire)

4. + Findings: Breaking even Currently just about break even Scope to reduce costs – mainly in staffing & energy Scope to increase income through: Growing existing activities Providing new activities Hire of space Higher fees Need to strengthen management and promotion to improve viability

5. + Findings: Repair & Maintenance Significant investment required: Flat roofs need replacing Windows are rotten Heating and electrics are at the end of their economic life Female toilets are in need of refurbishment

6. + Findings: Potential improvements Access External appeal Security Circulation Flexibility and space constraints Lack of facilities or inadequate facilities

7. + Before & After

8. + Findings: Sources of funding County Council Charitable Trusts Landfill Tax Green Deal Community Fundraising ‘Social investment’ Lottery ‘Power to Change’ (not in report)

9. + Options Two main options: 1.Extensive refurbishment: Phase 1: Essential repairs, changing facilities, fitness suite, new entrance, new heating system Phase 2: Further internal layout changes, new toilets & lighting, further repairs 2. New build (smaller centre)

10. + Recommendations & Next Steps Committee to agree on preferred option Confirm costings through full Feasibility Study, to include: Detailed design and costing Further essential surveys (e.g. asbestos and bats) Additional business planning Bid writing Agree Heads of Terms with County Council Simplify leasehold arrangements for 3 parts of the building