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Dee Park residents select name for new community centre

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Monday, February 20, 2023 7:02 am
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Dominique Grandison with her prize for naming Dee Space, a new community centre

Dominique Grandison with her prize for naming Dee Space, a new community centre

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A NEW community centre in Dee Park is to be known as Dee Space following a vote by residents.

A public consultation organised by Catalyst, part of the Peabody Group, and in partnership with Reading Borough Council, asked people to choose the name they felt a close connection to. There was a shortlist of three, all of which were suggested by local people and shortlisted by councillors.

Work began on the new community centre in 2021, and the new facility is expected to open in the spring.

When it opens, the spaces will be available to hire for a variety of different clubs, community groups, events, and parties.

The new name was chosen by Dee Park resident and local volunteer Dominique Grandison, who won a prize alongside resident Awais Mohammed in a draw.

Dominique said: “I’m so looking forward to the opening of our new community centre Dee Space. I chose this name as I visualise a space that’s welcoming of everybody in the community.

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“The new centre will create a safe space for all whilst encouraging socialisation, combatting loneliness, and bringing people together in the local and wider community.

“Having a nearby space that people can hire for parties and community groups is fantastic, and I can’t wait to see it.”

The new community centre is being delivered by Catalyst in Phase 2c of the Dee Park regeneration.

When complete, it will have a raft of new facilities for the local community, including a new hall, a children’s centre managed by Reading Borough Council, and new meeting rooms.

The regeneration has included more than 500 homes, around half of which are classed as a affordable. An extra care residential facility has been built along with additional retail and commercial facilities.

Catalyst and Reading Borough Council say they also reviewing the future and final phase of the project, which will include more affordable homes.

The plans for the final phase are being updated and brought in line with new planning policies and local priorities.

Following its full merger with Catalyst this April, Peabody will work in partnership with the council to bring forward the final phase of the regeneration in consultation with the local community.

Sahil Khan, director of community strategy, partnerships and funding at Peabody, said: “Dee Space will be a hugely valuable place for both Dee Park residents and the wider community, and it is a cornerstone of the regeneration.

“We want Dee Park residents to love where they live – and that’s why it was so important to us that residents have their say on the name of their new community centre.

“We have designed the community centre to be a welcoming, flexible space that will suit the needs of the community and are looking forward to opening its doors this spring.”

And the community centre has been welcomed by Reading Borough Council.

Cllr Ellie Emberson, lead councillor for housing, said: “Dee Space will be a welcome addition for the local community for years to come.

“I know local councillors Jo Lovelock, Colette Dennis and Graeme Hoskin, wanted to make sure that the new community centre is part of the fabric of Dee Park from day one and we are so grateful to all the residents who took part and helped us to come up with this new name.”

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