Silsden community centre closes after 10 years of operation
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive
The Hive Community Centre in Silsden closed on 30 September after 10 years due to funding and operational challenges.
The Hive Community Centre in Silsden closed on 30 September after 10 years of operation. The closure occurred due to funding and operational challenges, resulting in the loss of services that residents had depended on.
Airedale ward councillors have responded with concern about the impact on the community. Councillor Peter Kirk said it was 'very concerning' to hear about the closure and that the centre had been 'a hub for a variety of services in Silsden that I know many local people relied on'. He stated he would work with ward colleagues and local MP Robbie Moore to explore possibilities for reopening the facility.
Kirk called for displaced services to be relocated quickly, particularly those run by Bradford Council. He also suggested that Bradford Council should consider taking permanent control of the Hive to prevent further loss of local services, noting that Silsden will need more services to cope with planned housing expansion under the new Draft Local Plan. Councillor George Buckley also expressed concern and said he had contacted the centre's trustees to offer support.
How it is being reported
- Local councillors call for action after closure of beloved community centreCouncillors have spoken out about the loss of services following the closure of a much-loved community centre.Keighley News · 13 Oct, 05:14
- Local councillors call for action after closure of beloved community centreCouncillors have spoken out about the loss of services following the closure of a much-loved community centre.Telegraph & Argus · 13 Oct, 01:00
In this story: The Hive Community Centre · Silsden · Peter Kirk · Robbie Moore · George Buckley · Bradford Council · Airedale
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