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Basingstoke Community Pulls Together Following Westside closure

Local MP Maria Miller saw first-hand on Monday how Community Centres across the town are pulling together to support Westside Community Centre following its 'no notice' closure on Wednesday afternoon after engineer reports identified RAAC in the construction of the 1960s building.

📢Video Update📢Closure of Westside Community Centre due to RAAC

📢Video Update📢Following the closure of Westside Community Centre in South Ham, #Basingstoke, due to RAAC in its structure, it is imperative that the important community services that operate out of the centre are able to be relocated to ensure they continue to support the South Ham community...

Extra SEND training and helplines for schools 

Data shows Basingstoke has seen a significant increase in the number of children being assessed as requiring SEND provision over the past 5 years. Basingstoke along with the rest of the County has seen a significant increase in the number of children being assessed as requiring SEND provision.

South Ham Community Centre must be a priority to re-open Local MP says

Local MP Maria Miller said “Westside Community Centre must be a top priority for mitigation works so it can reopen as quickly as possible without compromising safety”, following the announcement by Hampshire County Council that the building they own with BDBC, has confirmed RAAC in its fabric and