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History

Photo shows Clifton Tavern before conversion

The conversion of a pub called The Clifton Tavern to a community centre was made possible through Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) funding as part of the Southwater Renewal Area programme. Residents in the area saw a desperate need for social regeneration in order to make sure the physical regeneration already taking place would be effective.

In 1999 local residents were consulted about what they saw as the priorities for the area, and from this it was felt that the way to meet a lot of these needs was to have a building from where a range of activities could take place. A questionnaire was then sent round to local residents in 2000 to ask what they would like in a community centre.

In June 2000 a Residents' Action Group was established to concentrate on the setting up of a Community centre. Much time was spent discussing the conversion work that needed to be carried out before the building could be used as a Community Centre, as well as the variety of activities that could take place. The Community Centre became a company limited by guarantee in November 2001 and gained charitable status in 2004.

Photo shows Clifton Tavern after conversion

1/2 Stainsby Street, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6LA
Tel: 01424 461414     enquiries@southwatercentre.org
 Registered as a Charity in England and Wales   Charity No 1105027
Registered as a company limited by guarantee number 04328889
This page was last reviewed on 08/01/08