Public can have their say on plans for new community hub in Foxbar

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Plans for a new community hub in Foxbar are moving forward, with a consultation to be held next week to give the public their say on what they’d like to see incorporated in the project.The proposals are being led by the 18th Paisley and District (Coats) Scout Group, who are seeking a new base to hold their meetings and sessions as they’re finding it more and more difficult to book places in the community.They’re currently looking at acquiring a council-owned plot of land at the corner of Bredliand and Foxbar Road behind the Londis. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. They propose a multi-functional community space that could provide daytime facilities for a variety of community users including both the young and elderly and potentially healthcare and wellbeing professionals operating in the community.In the evening and at weekends the space could facilitate a host of youth, creative, educational, and family activities.The project team is keen to keep the community engaged and involved in shaping the project.Stewart Leckie, a member of the project team said: “This is an exciting opportunity for the Foxbar Community to have their say on what a new community-hub could mean for them and will be a key step in advancing the project.“We would encourage everyone who has an interest in the future of Foxbar to attend and provide us with your thoughts.“Crucially following the development of the Foxbar Local Place Plan in 2018, where the need for a new multi-purpose, youth-focused