YMCA Emsworth is a potential new nursery, youth and community centre for Northern Emsworth. Located within Redlands Grange, the building would occupy designated community land and provide a hub for local activity and a place where people of all ages can come together and belong. Offering youth facilities, a childcare nursery and community programmes, the building will provide vital services to the area and foster community life.

YMCA is working in partnership with HBC, ECLT and a number of local community and Church groups on this project.

If you have small children who need nursery care or youngsters who want to find places to meet and get-together you can have a good look on what is planned – the site, building, outdoor play area and other details. The location is at the north end of New Brighton Road using an open space earmarked for community usage during the building of Redlands Grange housing.

A feasibility study is now underway to consider the design, community views and funding for the centre.  The feasibility study will help to determine building design and gather views and feedback as well as understand the funding options. Depending upon the outcome of these aspects, a decision will be made by Easter 2021 regarding whether to proceed with the centre.  If a positive decision were to be taken, the next step would be to secure planning permission, appoint contractors and commence construction.  The earliest date a centre would be available would be Spring 2023.

To have your say, please complete the short online survey or alternatively, post your hard copy questionnaire into the collection box at Co-op on Southleigh Road. Complete before 1st March 2021 to be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win £30 gift vouchers to spend at the Co-op!

YMCA 23rd January

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