‘The Community Hub’

• sustainable• maximum use of

assets• better service• improved income• reduce costs• a REAL community

hub

The New Library

‘The Communtiy Hub’

The phases•move Tourist Information Centre•joint services reception•new library•2 new affordable housing units

The New TIC

‘The Communtiy Hub’

Project costs•TIC move £25,000•Library build and fit out £115,000•Affordable housing £280,000

•blood, sweat, tears, and WILLPOWER

New affordable housing units in the Old Library

‘The Community Hub’Impact•70 % increase on income for TIC•300% increase in library opening hours•150% increase in new library memberships•100% increase in library footfall•20% increase in book lending•Four local people accessing affordable housing•Increase in Trust income, £15,000pa•The next phase……..

Wooler Work Hub

• £250,000 Rural Growth Network Project

• New business and community facilities

• As a direct consequence of our stronger relationship with the LA

‘The Community Hub’

Key principles for asset transfer•Present a business plan to your partner•Lead from the front, go in high!•Joint services IS the future•NEVER underestimate the power of cutting costs BUT improving services. It can be done•Always shout about the project