FOI002062 FOI Public Services

Short Description
Council Run Public Services Closures
Reference number
FOI002062
Date
21/08/2025
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