11. Facilities for the Community

Aims and Objectives

11.1 To ensure that existing and new development is adequately served by community facilities and public services which are accessible by sustainable forms of transport.

11.2 To achieve this vision the key objectives are to ensure that:

a) developers provide and/or contribute to appropriate social and public service infrastructure; and
b) social facilities are provided to meet the changing needs and requirements of local communities.

11.3 Facilities for the community are the range of services essential for day-to-day activities. The Borough Council is keen to ensure that land is allocated and buildings provided for these activities.

11.4 Community services include:

• Community centres, meeting halls and similar buildings available to the public either free or for hire;
• Health facilities including doctors and dental surgeries;
• Day care centres or similar buildings for the elderly, those with learning, mental health, mobility and sensory disabilities and other groups with special needs;
• Educational premises including playgroups, day nurseries (private or attached to a primary school), after school and school holiday childcare services; and
• Library facilities