Decision details

Members considered a report which informed that during 2021/22, the Council had prepared a submission for the Levelling Up Fund for Eastwood which was unsuccessful. The centrepiece of this bid was the D.H. Lawrence Library, Health and Life Chances Centre, which incorporated a new wellbeing hub in the heart of the town centre.

It was suggested that further investigation should be considered for a remote working space for lone workers with disabilities. It was important that the Council had a community and social response for residents.

RESOLVED unanimously to approve the requirement for funds up to £15,000 to develop a revised proposition, supported by a business case, for a Health and Wellbeing Centre in Eastwood, capable of successful submission to appropriate funding institutions.

Reason

The multi-purpose building would serve to improve health outcomes and generate footfall in Eastwood town centre.