Talks on plans for community centre with 'focus on mental health and well-being'
Dozens gathered to discuss the prospect of a new community centre in Mytham Road.
The proposed centre would be open to the public and hopes to house numerous groups, ranging from mental health services to a safe place for youths to visit.
The building on Mytham Road will be the proposed site for the hub. (Image: Google maps) Cllr Andrea Taylor-Burke said: 'This project has been going on for around two years using the empty community centre building on Mytham Road.
'I found out that it was a council-owned building and wanted to turn it into a mental health hub and wellness centre for people.
"It's been an uphill battle trying to get this off the ground, but I have that fire because I know that this could be really beneficial for the area.
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'There are lots of charities and organisations backing this.
The community meeting invited councillors, local representatives and police officers. (Image: Bolton GMP) 'I envision it as somewhere people can come, especially young people, to spend time together and chill out, people who don't know where to turn.
'We want to dedicate a space to Marc Palin, who unfortunately took his own life. His story has really resonated with me and stuck with me for years.
'I never met him, but he's always in the back of my mind. I think, if he'd had somewhere to go, if he'd seen this place, he could have gone in there and found someone to chat to.
The community meeting invited councillors, local representatives and police officers. (Image: Bolton GMP)
'We're looking at doing events and classes, such as yoga and sound baths, baby groups, that sort of thing.
"The focus will be on mental health and well-being but there are no limits to what we can do with the space once we have it.
'We're currently waiting for the building use to go to council planning tender. It's a perfect asset that we've got that we haven't used.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: 'This is a great idea for bringing the community together, whether it's for a brew and a piece of toast or just a chat.'
Plans for the site are being considered by the council.
The council has been contacted for comment about the plans.
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