Issue - meetings

Reporting Person – Louise Strongitharm

The Executive received a report which provided an update on the wider community developments and partnerships regarding health, wellbeing and community cohesion in Sheerwater.  The Portfolio Holder, Councillor Forster, explained that the report provided an update on the Council’s partnership with the North-West Surrey Alliance and development of the new Health and Community Campus building in Sheerwater.  In addition, the report sought approval of funding of circa £1.85 million to deliver a new community hub through the refurbishment and extension of the St Michael’s Church.  It was noted that the new community hub would replace the existing Parkview Centre.  The Executive heard that the new community hub would include the Maybury and Sheerwater Community Trust (MASCOT) which would be able to continue to support vulnerable residents within a shared, accessible community facility.

The Leader thanked RHS Wisley for scheduling the community hub development as its annual project for 2023/24.

The Executive welcomed the report, and the ongoing work with partners and communities in Sheerwater, which aimed to improve health outcomes for residents.

RESOLVEd

That  (i)    the positive progress being made in the community developments and partnerships in Sheerwater be noted;

          (ii)   a new community hub in Sheerwater be supported through the refurbishment and extension of the St. Michael’s Church;

          (iii)  previously agreed funding of circa £1.85 million be confirmed to deliver the community hub as part of the overall Sheerwater Regeneration Project; and

          (iv)  delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director – Communities, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to oversee the plans for the community hub and enter into a community-use agreement for the new Community Hub.

Reason:   To provide for community activities and support needs, building on what already exists and supporting what is working well in the community.