ARBORFIELD residents are set to have their say on plans for a community centre.
Wokingham Borough Council is inviting those living in or near Arborfield Green to take part in a survey which will help determine how the facility can become a thriving and vibrant venue.
The former Ministry of Defence training building off Nine Mile Ride Extension is set to be refurbished and redesigned as a local hub under wider plans for a district centre with shops, green space, a pub and more.
The council wants to hear what residents believe the community centre should offer and has opened an online survey, which will run until April 28.
Cllr Lindsay Ferris, executive member for planning and local plan, said: “A facility like this offers a real lifeline and a valued space for people to meet and enjoy social activities with each other, or could perhaps serve as a base for services or charities to operate.
“There are lots of options and we want to make sure we plan this one properly for local people. The district centre application will be submitted soon, which includes the community centre, but there is still time to influence this and get it right.
“We’ve kept our survey short and simple because we know people are busy, but it’s vital that we find out what people think and I would urge all Arborfield Green residents to take part.”
The council is also speaking directly to organisations such as parish councils, schools and community groups, to ensure the facility’s provision meets residents’ needs.
The district centre will serve residents living on the major development at the former Arborfield Garrison, and must be provided as part of a legal agreement.
Those who require assistance completing the survey are asked to contact the council on 0118 947 6000 or visit one of the borough’s libraries.
To take part in the survey, visit: www.engage.wokingham.gov.uk/
