East End Campus consultation

A six week consultation on the implications of the proposed relocation of some facilities to the new East End Campus could get underway next month.

Members of the council’s city governance committee will be asked to back engagement on any impacts relocating services would have on the local community, consider possible measures that can be taken to address these and explore the future of the existing community buildings.

Mark Flynn committee convener said: “In line with our agreed approach to the community hub model, we anticipate a wide range of services could be relocated to the new East End Community Campus from existing buildings in Whitfield, Linlathen and Douglas.

“These would combine community sports and activities, advice services, digital inclusion, adult learning, and community development as well as health-related services and integrated care for children and families.

“The consultation will determine whether, and if so how, any of the proposals be taken forward.”

There could be possible relocation of both Dundee City Council and Leisure & Culture Dundee run services from the following locations:

The Hub Library & Community Facilities;
Whitfield Library (The Crescent); 
Douglas Community Centre & Library; and
Douglas Sports Centre.    

The consultation, planned to run from November 4 to December 15, will explore options for the future of the above properties, if they are deemed surplus to requirements. These could include:
using them for other purposes;
transferring them to community organisations;
selling the buildings; or 
closing them. 

Councillors will be told that before any final decisions are taken, it is essential that the council understands what implementing these proposals would mean for users and the wider community, particularly those who have characteristics protected by law - age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Users of the four existing facilities in the area will be encouraged to take part, but all interested parties will also be prompted to have their say on the proposals.

Consultees will be able to respond online via the council’s website, by paper copies that will be made available at the facilities affected and through drop-in sessions.

If the consultation is approved, at its conclusion the results will be reported to a future committee with recommendations for consideration.
The city governance committee meets on Monday (October 28).

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