FI16320
Request
Please list all council-run public services (from the list below) which have closed since 2020 to date as a result of budget cuts/reductions in council spending.
Please include the following services in your response:
- Swimming pools/leisure centres
- Libraries
- Youth centres
- Community centres
- Venues which provide support services - eg luncheon clubs, social clubs
- Children’s centres
- Art galleries/museums
- Parks
- Theatres
- Golf courses
- Any other council services/venues which provide leisure/cultural/social provision for the community.
Where a service has ceased to be operated by the council, but has remained open due to a community/charity transfer, please provide details of this.
Please respond in the following format:
- Name of building/service
- Date closed/transferred to community or charity provider
Please do not include any temporary closures as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. I am only requesting information on closures related to financial decisions.
Response
The Council has cut none of the services listed in your request for the reasons mentioned. Please note that we have no responsibility for Libraries, Youth centres, Community centres, Venues which provide support services - eg luncheon clubs, social clubs or Children’s centres within our District. These are the responsibility of Kent County Council who can be contacted at freedomofinformation@kent.gov.uk.