Help shape Thatcham's proposed new community hub

Background

Following feedback from the 2023 Thatcham Town Centre Strategy, West Berkshire Council and Thatcham Town Council are exploring plans for a new community hub at Brownsfield Road, Thatcham.

This is the next opportunity for residents to help shape how an important local facility could be used and developed. The feasibility study, led by Adams and Sutherland Architects and Augarde & Partners, is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support communities and places.

Public engagement sessions

To make it as easy as possible to get involved, we are inviting residents to informal community drop-in sessions at Thatcham Library, where they can explore ideas, ask questions and share their views:

• Tuesday, 24 February 5.30pm - 7pm
• Saturday, 28 February, 12.30pm - 2pm

At these sessions, early visual boards will be available to spark ideas around cultural, parkland and sports opportunities, but no decisions have been made yet. This is your chance to tell us what matters most - from how the sports pavilion should be used to the activities and facilities that will benefit the town. The project can only move forward with community input so please join us and let us know your thoughts.

Visual project boards

View the visual project boards online (coming soon).

How to share your views

Residents who cannot attend a session can also share their views by emailing: economicdevelopment@westberks.gov.uk or writing to: Economic Development Team, Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury RG14 5LD.