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Community Centre could close after Leisuredrome vote goes against council

Posted by editor on Nov 22, 2006 - 05:39 PM
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COMMUNITY CENTRE COULD CLOSE AFTER LEISUREDROME VOTE GOES AGAINST COUNCIL

Following last night's (21 November) Shepway Development Control committee's vote to turn down the outline planning proposal for the Spitfire Leisuredrome by Hawkinge Parish Council, a council spokesman said they plan to appeal against the decision.

Parish Council Chairman David Callahan said: "There is now sadly a possibility the Community Centre could close if we are unable to secure funds quickly from the sale of the Leisuredrome.

"We are continuing our efforts to sell the building for the best price to benefit the village, but without planning permission we may find it more difficult to sell and realise less much needed cash from its sale."

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by johnslawrie

on Nov 24, 2006

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As someone who only came to the area this year, I find it strange that the Centre was built with such large Halls. It would have been better if they could be split up into smaller venues for the small groups to use. It would then have been more viable to all.
Has this council listened to the community?. What do they say?. We only hear about the cost all the time, surely they knew about this when it was built. It should be used for all the people. Do Councillors realize they are voted in to do the will of the all people and not just a few.
A Community Centre, A Village Hall, The Leisuredrome Hall. How well off are you for events use.
There is room for them all. Clubs are all funded by members so will go to the ones they can afford to use.
So come on Councillors show some sence and start talking to the people.
Regards
J Lawrie

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