Issue details
Community Run Libraries Programme – approval of grant application for Southside Community Hub
The Community Run Libraries Programme
objectives were set out in the Cabinet paper E3000 dated
23/11/2017. The application meets the relevant criteria and is
beneficial to the local community.
Southside Youth and Community centre is open to the public daily
with a café and soft play area. There are a large number of
different groups who use the Centre. The funding will be used to
help the local community access library services and also the
internet to get information local residents need.
White Futures is a group of agencies who work together to develop
the opportunities for the community in the Whiteway area. They have
consulted with local residents about what they want to see in the
facility, this has informed their overall business plan. On-going
engagement and consultation will continue with the local
community.
An equalities assessment has been carried out on the application
and further advice has been given where appropriate. A support
package is offered to all applicants which include Equalities
Training as well as on-going support through the libraries
network.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/05/2019
Decision due: 24 May 2019 by Director Partnership & Corporate Services
Contact: David Trethewey, Director of Partnerships and Corporate Services Email: david_trethewey@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 396353.
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