Community Hub Improvements – Methodist Church Purchase

Published 29th July 2025 by The Town Clerk

Consultation results to date, up to 08/07/2025

Please note that the consultation will remain live and available for completion.

Paper copies are available in the Library.

Consultation Summary

Total responses received: 119

01. Support for Purchase

  • 96% support
  • 4% do not support
  • 1% no opinion

2. Need for Enhanced Community Hub Facilities (Library)

  • 95% yes
  • 4% no
  • 1% no opinion

3. Consideration of Room Hire

  • 76% yes
  • 6% no
  • 18% no opinion

4. Need for a Youth Club

  • 88% yes
  • 6% no
  • 6% no opinion

5. Need for a Warm and Wellbeing Space

  • 93% yes
  • 5% no
  • 2% no opinion

Overall Conclusion

The consultation demonstrates overwhelming community backing for the purchase and redevelopment of the facility. There is clear demand for:

  • Enhanced community hub and library services
  • Youth provision
  • A warm and wellbeing space
  • Flexible room hire opportunities

The consistently high levels of support (ranging from 76% to 96%) provide strong evidence of community need and engagement.