Windlesham Parish Council is now progressing plans to construct a community hub in Lightwater, to service the whole parish. This has been one of the Council's approved projects since 2013 and circumstances are now favourable for taking this forward.
 
The proposed location for this hub is on the Lightwater recreation ground behind All Saints Church. It will replace the old pavilion and storage buildings which are now derelict and require demolition, include the refurbishment of the children's play area, which is in need of attention, and also enhance the security to prevent vandalism and unauthorised access to the recreation field.

Before we proceed we would like to hear your views and would appreciate you answering the following questions: 

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* 1. Please indicate in which village you currently live

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* 2. To best inform the design of any new facility please select the age ranges within your household (please select all that apply).

We anticipate the new community hub/pavilion will provide space for: two public halls for community use, office space for rent, changing rooms for sports events on the recreation ground, a new playground, parking and possibly a small café. The project also allows for a drop in/meeting point for our local police.

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* 3. In your opinion is there a need for additional community facilities in the Windlesham Parish area? (Bagshot, Lightwater, Windlesham).

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* 4. Please indicate which kind of amenities you would like to see at this centre. (Please select all that apply)

The intention is to also include provision for a new Parish Council office and Chamber, which are currently situated on The Avenue in Lightwater. The current Council Chamber is no longer fit for purpose and requires significant investment. This relocation would bring the Council to the heart of the village where it would be more public facing and provide welcoming facilities to comfortably accommodate residents' engagement in local issues and attendance at Council meetings.

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* 5. Would you be more likely to visit and engage with the Parish Council if the Office and Chamber were more accessible and welcoming and allowed for you to comfortably attend and participate in meetings?

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* 6. Are there any other services or community groups other than the Council and Police that you would like to see located at the community hub?

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* 7. Do you believe it would be beneficial for a community hub servicing the whole of the Parish (Bagshot, Lightwater and Windlesham) to be built in Lightwater?

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* 8. In your opinion would this centre enhance the quality of life of the residents within the parish? Please state why.

Windlesham Parish Council is the managing trustee of the recreation ground, on behalf of Fields in Trust, and to meet their objectives we are obliged to replace/renovate the pavilion building to augment the outside space. The size and layout of the current pavilion building has historically restricted its use to a changing facility accompanying the use of the sports field and for the provision of electricity for outdoor events on the field.

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* 9. Please indicate your preferred option for the work Council should undertake to make best use of the recreation ground.

Thank you.

Your views are important to us and will be collated and discussed before we take the next steps.

Please submit your responses either online, via email to clerk@windleshampc.gov.uk or by sending a hard copy to: Windlesham Parish Council Offices, The Avenue, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5RG

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER AT 5PM
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