We just wanted to keep you in the loop on the Seymour leisure centre redevelopment. Since closing, works have been proceeding as planned, with daily activity on the site.

What has happened and next steps

• Completion of a number of essential surveys: These needed to conducted prior to any construction work commencing due to the nature of the project and the condition of the building. The decision to close the site was due to the fact that some of these surveys such as intrusive asbestos surveys and intrusive structural surveys require adequate time and full site access to be completed correctly.
• Agreement of construction contract: Details are currently being finalised with a view to commence with the main construction work on site in July
• Agreement of details and scope of work: The results of the surveys have determined the extent of the required enabling/preparation works. The scope has now been finalised and the Council is aiming to start this element prior to July.  Residents may notice some internal and external construction activity next month in order to ensure that the site is ready to start the main construction activity in July.

The council has recently revamped the dedicated website for families – the Family Information Hub. 

Get Access to a Wealth of Information

From what support is available at our physical family hubs, to free childcare, parenting programmes and support if you have a specific need, you can find it all there. You can access a variety of information on ways children and young people can get active. Many activities across the borough are also promoted on the Young Westminster Foundation’s website Our City.

Streets can and should be places where people can sit, talk, read, play walk and connect. There are so many positive benefits:

• It gives children the space and the freedom to be active and play safely outdoors, providing an opportunity to make friends near home, whilst gaining independence and learning new skills. 
• It brings the wider community together, increasing connections, forming new friendships and trusts between neighbours of all ages and backgrounds.