Controversial move sees Sidcup youth centre handed over to college for 25 years
Briefly

Rose Bruford College will take over Sidcup Youth Centre on a 25-year lease, which has raised concerns in the community about the loss of youth services. Bexley Council claims that while the youth centre has not been operational since late 2024, community use will continue, allowing local groups access to external playing pitches. Improvements to the building by the college will be limited to internal maintenance. Local resident Loraine Simmonds expressed her concerns regarding the diminished youth services and suggested incorporating a youth club for community use by the college.
Sidcup Youth Centre in Burnt Oak Lane will be taken over by Rose Bruford College on a 25-year lease, causing backlash from the local community.
Bexley Council has stated that community use of the centre will continue, with local groups allowed to use the external playing pitches.
Local resident Loraine Simmonds expressed sadness over the centre's closure for youth services, suggesting Rose Bruford should include a youth club for the community.
Bexley Council confirmed that despite the lease to Rose Bruford College, the land will not be sold for development.
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