Having written to Elmbridge Borough Council about the sudden closure of community centres across Elmbridge on 5 December 2023, I am still yet to receive a response from the portfolio holder answering the questions many residents are asking.
Claygate, Hersham, Molesey and Weybridge Centres for the Community have been closed for almost two months, leaving elderly and vulnerable residents without a key service over the festive period when many had signed up to Christmas activities.
The Lib Dem run council has issued little to no information as to why the centres suddenly closed, only citing health and safety concerns which pose more questions than answers.
I am calling for Elmbridge Borough Council to communicate properly with residents about why the centres closed, and when we can expect them to reopen. I look forward to a reply to my letter in due course.
You can read my letter to the council here.