Community centres get £200k investment from council

A city council has agreed to invest a further £200,000 in community projects as part of its wider investment plan.

The Worcester Town Investment Plan was already awarded £19.6m from the government four years ago to be used to revamp the city.

This latest funding from the city council will be used to install solar panels and energy efficiency measures at community centres across the city, including Horizon in the Fort Royal area, Ronkswood in Nunnery ward, the Green Hub in Dines Green and the KGV Hub at Brickfields.

Councillor Lynn Denham said the latest investment would enhance community centres to better serve residents in some of the city's "most disadvantaged areas".

In addition, refurbishments will be made at Warndon Community Hub and The Tolly Hub in Rainbow Hill to improve privacy for confidential consultations.

The money is available due to unspent contingency funds budgeted for the construction of the Building Block 2 training centre in Dines Green, which was completed and opened earlier this year.

The Worcester City Council's policy and resource committee agreed to the funding at their meeting on Tuesday.

"Thanks to careful management of the Building Block 2 project, we've been able to reinvest in further improvements that benefit both our facilities and the people who rely on them.

"From green infrastructure to leisure and cultural attractions and training facilities, the plan is delivering real value and opportunity across Worcester," she added.

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