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Site Selection for Family Hub
Meeting: 14/01/2026 - Cabinet (Item 67)
67 Site Selection for Family Hub
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Report attached.
Additional documents:
- 10.1 Appendix 1; Indicators of Child Development Risk at Ward Level, item 67
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- 10.2 Appendix 2; Children's Centre Footfall Data 2024-25, item 67
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- 10.3 Appendix 3; Best Start Family Hubs Grant Letter 2025 to 2026, item 67
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Decision:
Report Title: Site Selection for a Family Hub
Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford, Lead Member for Children and Young People
Cabinet:
Agreed a recommendation to select St Kilda’s Children’s Centre in Romford as the main Family Hub for phase one of the programme with satellite hubs at Ingrebourne Children’s Centre and MyPlace Youth and Community Centre, both in the Harold Hill area, in order to ensure sufficient reach and delivery across the breadth of the offer.
Following a review of local data, service and demand needs within the Borough, this recommendation is based on St. Kilda’s central location, accessibility, existing infrastructure, and high service usage. The site meets the criteria set by the DfE and offers opportunities to expand our existing services and partnerships.
Cabinet agreed to the proposal that, alongside St Kilda’s as the main Family Hub, Ingrebourne Children’s Centre and MyPlace Youth and Community Centre, both in the Harold Hill area, are utilised as satellite family hubs during this initial phase to ensure sufficient reach and delivery across the breadth of the offer.
Cabinet agreed to the recommendation that the sites for service delivery remain under frequent review to ensure that maximum potential reach is being achieved and that all appropriate community venues are being utilised.
Minutes:
Report Title: Site Selection for a Family Hub
Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford, Lead Member for Children and Young People
Summary:
Havering has a statutory duty under the Children’s Act to provide support as appropriate within our local area. We successfully bid for funding under the Family Hubs and Best ... view the full minutes text for item 67