County Councillor Chris White has awarded £2,000 to Fleetville Community Centre, from his locality budget, to begin the process to replace the existing community centre with a new building.

The money will help to fund early stage consultation, legal advice, accreditation, a structural survey and the creation of a website. The current building was built in 1942, is in constant need of repair and is a drain on the Community Centre’s finances. It is intended that the new building will better serve the needs of the community, accommodating a variety of group sizes and activities, and minimise energy costs.

Chris said: “This is an important community facility and it is vital that it is renewed as it reaches the end of its useful life.”