Decision details

To seek approval that Community Centres are closed from Thursday 18th December 2025 to Thursday 1st January 2026 inclusive, over the forthcoming Christmas and New Year period.

THAT:
Approval is granted to close the Community Centres from Thursday 18th December 2025 to Thursday 1st January 2026 inclusive.

To allow staff to take annual leave without the need to provide service cover.
To obtain some minor reduction in utility costs during the closure period.
The Christmas and New Year period is one of low demand for community centre bookings.

The alternative would be to close the Centres just for the Bank Holidays and open as normal in between; however, based on past experience it is likely that most regular groups will cancel on the other days during this period.