Andy Slaughter MP, on behalf of LETRA, recently made a further enquiry to H&F concerning the future of Barons Court Library and Marcus Garvey Park youth centre.
Below is H&F's response.....
"Thank you for your further enquiry regarding the future of Barons Court Library and also of the former youth centre at Marcus Garvey Park.
With regards to Baron's Court Library, rhe services currently operating from the Library are library services consisting of loaning stock and giving access to events and activities such as reading groups and under 5's story times and rhyme times. Access is also given to computers. The library service will remain available until the building is closed for any refurbishment works and be installed upon re-opening.
The delay has been due to the previous partner withdrawing in September from the negotiations to deliver a neighbourhood centre from the Library and to develop it as a community hub, including a library service. We have identified a new potential partner and discussions are ongoing but nothing yet has been agreed.
A report is scheduled for the 5 December Cabinet.
In terms of Marcus Garvey park I can confirm that the current status of the disposal of the Avonmore Centre is that the property is now under offer. It was being marketed by Lambert Smith Hampton inviting offers in excess of £500,000. There are no restrictions on the future use of the building. None of the site to be sold is designated as Public Open space. However, the purchasers will be granted an easement over part of the Park for access only to the site to be sold .This area was subject to a public notice under Section 123(2A) Local Government Act 1972 for two consecutive weeks, on 8th and 15th July 2011advertising the granting of this easement and no objections were received.
I trust this has answered your enquiry. Should you have any further questions, please do not hestitate to contact the officers below."
Gill Sewell
Assistant Director (Children, Youth & Communities)
Children's Services Department
Assistant Director (Children, Youth & Communities)
Children's Services Department
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