Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council are pleased to announce that they have taken ownership of Shenley Brook End Community Centre (SBECC).
The centre, located on Egerton Gate near The Burnt Oak pub, is situated for thousands of residents in the Shenleys, Furzton, Emerson Valley and beyond.
Adding to their existing estate, Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council now operates seven properties for community use.
The acquisition of SBECC from Milton Keynes City Council represents the latest in a series of transfers of community assets from the city to town and parish councils, meaning those sites can be directly managed by the communities which use them.
The Parish Council says it wil lnow embark on a calendar of improvements to bring its latest community centre up to parish standards.
"Every penny we receive from room hire goes back into the facilities budget, which has allowed us to upgrade kitchens, toilets, floors & ceilings, doors & windows, outdoor areas, security and fire systems at each centre we have taken over," the Parish Council said.
"We will be meeting with the businesses which already use SBECC to discuss our plans for the centre, understand the challenges they currently face with the building and where parish management can make the biggest impact.
"We are also looking at how changes to the nearby trees, bushes and play park can make the entire area more inviting. We will keep residents updated on the improvements we make and any opportunities for members of the local community to get involved.
"We would like to thank the officers at Milton Keynes City Council for their work in reaching this stage, and we look forward to realising the full potential of Shenley Brook End Community Centre to serve our parish and our city."
