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Plans for a new centre(Update June 2010) Having carried out a full options study and feasiibility analysis in 2008 and 2009, in December 2009, our Board of Trustees decided that the strategic direction for St Luke's was a major project to refit, extend and refurbish the existing community centre building at 90 Central Street. The construction project will be phased so as to allow the community centre to remain open to the public for activities. PHASE 1 Phase 1 involves work to the existing building, installing new lifts, electric, water and heating systems. The main kitchen will be relocated to create a new dining area and conference room. A cookery classroom for all ages will be provided. Rooms on upper floors will be completely refurbished, and part of the roof spaces will be used as office rental space. This work will start in November 2010 and expected to be completed by Summer 2011. See Phase 1 Drawings
Download Phase 1 pdf file (846kb)
PHASES 2 AND 3 The later phases will re-provide modern toilets on the ground floor and a proper staircase. Most importantly, a new street front entrance with a community and internet cafe, will be built where the existing ground floor toilet block and Online centre is located. These phases will be newly built extensions that will require planning permission.
Download Phases 2 and 3 pdf files Ground/1st Floor jpg (506kb) 2nd/3rd Floor jpg (375kb)
Funding for the later phases is not yet in place but Phase 1 work will still be consistent with these later phases. We will be looking to raise funds from a variety of sources including Trusts, major donors, and from the sale of land behind and to the south of the centre no longer needed by the Trust. The building will be designed to be accessible, welcoming to all and visible. Circulation within the centre will be greatly improved removing the rabbit-warren feel. Services to older people will remain a major focus of the services St Luke's undertakes itself, and parts of the centre will be designed to reflect this. The Centre will also continue to become a resource for the local voluntary sector and provide affordable office space to it.
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