Petition details
Petition to Save the Attlee Centre
The Attlee Centre has been a cornerstone of our community,
providing invaluable services and support to children, young people
and families since 1982 as the first inclusive adventure playground
in the borough.
Without a lease, the Centre is unable to secure funding to continue
its services which are all free at the point of access. Without
funding, it will have to close. Its closure would have a profound
and negative impact on countless lives in the local
community.
The Attlee Centre offers a wide range of programs and services,
including:
• Youth Engagement: Creating opportunities for young people to
engage in positive activities, develop skills, and build
confidence.
• Community Support: Providing a safe and welcoming
environment for community members to come together, share
experiences, and support one another.
• Educational Programs: Offering educational resources and
programs for children and teens, fostering lifelong learning and
personal development.
• Health and Wellness Services: Promoting physical and mental
well-being through play.
The closure of this vital organisation would not only deprive the
community of these essential services but also dismantle the strong
sense of unity and support that has been cultivated over the
years.
We urge you to renew the Centre’s lease to allow it to
continue its mission of serving and uplifting our community. We
believe that with the right support and investment, the Attlee
Centre can continue to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for
all.
This Petition ran from 02/08/2024 to 13/12/2024 and has now finished.
174 people signed this Petition.
Council response
We apologise for the delay in responding to the Attlee Centre petition.
This was due in part to the historical and complex nature of the Centre’s lease agreement.
Work is ongoing to check records and establish the full background to the current lease arrangements, and this will be completed in time for discussions of a new lease to be made.
We want to work collaboratively with the Attlee Centre on
arrangements for future delivery of the Centre’s important
services.
Discussions on the options available will include the potential
length of any new lease and the level of rent payable, taking into
account the options set out in the Voluntary & Community Sector
premises policy.
Kind regards,
David Joyce
Corporate Director, Housing & Regeneration