In a last ditch attempt to save money before an imminent closure, the council has recently made the decision to dramatically reduce opening hours by 14. The reduction in hours has had a significant impact not only on staff members but on the local community who rely on these facilities.
The council has failed to adequately invest in the centre for the last 25 years, suggesting a lack of interest in the success of the centre and a desire to see it close. These new hours appear to back this up, scrapping the busiest and most lucrative sessions where fully paying members are most likely to attend.
As the only centre in the vicinity, a closure would surely devastate the local community and have consequences for many locals of all ages who rely on its facilities, especially those with limited mobility. The centre itself has the potential to thrive, and the updated changing rooms and facilities and the addition of a modern gym could really turn this place around..
Please, it is vital that we act now to help to save the hub of our village and community. Sign my petition and let's fight together to save our centre!
