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Broomwood's new community centre now open
Broomwood's new centre is now officially open.
Having listened to local people and groups, the council set about achieving its and their priorities for the area. These included looking at the environment, crime and safety issues, health and housing and finding the most appropriate, best value for money options and improvements.
Providing good quality community facilities was top of everyone's list, so, using money secured from land sales, work began two years ago to improve and enhance the old youth centre to create flexible, modern community and youth facilities.
One side of the building forms the newly refurbished youth centre, run by the council's youth service.
The main part of the building is home to local groups, such as the over 50s group Friday club, who can book the community centre and use the new facilities. The centre also houses Pathways (learning disabilities team), the Broomwood Partnership, the police and Trafford Housing Trust's local housing office.
Council Leader Councillor Susan Williams said: "The whole community can now benefit from this significant area investment, which provides more leisure and social activities. Locals told us they wanted this facility and I am pleased that we were able to deliver it for them".
The council and partners have made other improvements in the area, including works to Brooks Drive to provide an attractive environmental setting, and a play area, sports and other facilities for young people. The area's policing has also improved and the Broomwood Partnership brings together residents and public bodies to continue tackling issues.
Thanks to the investment and regeneration, there are long waiting lists for properties on the estate.
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