Plans have been submitted for a new £6.4million community centre that is aiming to become the "heart" of a Nottinghamshire town. The project would transform the changing pavilion on Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, Stapleford, into a multi-million pound community and young people's centre.
The community leisure hub, planned by Broxtowe Borough Council, would host a range of community activities such as fitness classes, yoga, dancing, club groups, elections, meetings and event hire. A young people's centre, which would include a play area, would replace the existing young people's centre in Stapleford.
Nottinghamshire County Council's youth service would provide social and recreational activities at the site, and post-16 learning would also be delivered by Inspire. The existing redundant clubhouse will be demolished and replaced with a combination of grass and planting, with the number of car parking spaces increased.
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The building will also facilitate the local football club, which has supported the proposed full-size 3G pitch. Applicant Broxtowe Borough Council said the "state-of-the-art, accessible, energy-efficient multi-use building" is expected to be open by 2025.
This project is one of six regeneration projects funded through the £21.1m Stapleford Towns Fund, gained through Broxtowe Borough Council's successful bid to the Government's Towns Deal fund. A public consultation event will be held in spring for people to speak to the developers and input into the project.
Paul Sweeney, vice-vhair of the Stapleford Towns Fund, said: "People told us they wanted a place to be able to meet for activities and events, and better facilities that help them to live healthier and more active lives. The new centre will really deliver this, and become the heart of our community, bringing people together in a building that will stand the test of time for generations to come."
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