Slough Borough Council has completed the purchase of the former Colnbrook GP surgery, paving the way for a new community hub.
The community hub will offer a wide range of services and activities for local residents and a valuable meeting space for local groups in much improved surroundings.
The council completed the purchase of the old doctors’ surgery, High Street, Colnbrook, in October 2020 and have started discussions with the East Berkshire CCG about the potential return of GP services.
However it is also planned to use the building as a council access point and deliver a range of public sector and voluntary services under one roof – including providing a potential base for the parish council.
Cllr Natasa Pantelic, lead member for health and wellbeing said: “The purchase of this community asset is great news for people living in Colnbrook.Over the coming months we will be consulting with local residents to develop a holistic offer which meets the needs and expectations of the community.
Cllr James Swindlehurst, leader of Slough Borough Council said: “We have long been committed to expanding the range of community services available in Colnbrook and the purchase of this building will enable this.
"I look forward to working with local ward councillors and the Parish Council to bring about a community offer to enhance the health and wellbeing of Colnbrook residents."
Cllr Avtar Cheema, ward councillor for Colnbrook with Poyle, who initially suggested the council bought the old doctors’ surgery, said: “I am absolutely thrilled by this news.
"I have repeatedly raised issues around community services being based in Colnbrook so I am delighted the council has purchased the former GP surgery to return it to community use.
"I now look forward to working with the council to create a multi-purpose offer for Colnbrook that will meet the needs of our community."