Community Facilities

Southampton’s network of centres is supported by community facilities. Examples of community facilities and uses include, but are not limited to, public houses, community centres, places of worship, sports and recreation centres, scout/guides clubs, libraries, post offices, health centres and public toilets. Provision of accessible, relevant community facilities is vital to maintaining healthy and sustainable communities across the city. As such, the Council will prioritise the protection, improvement, and enhancement of community facilities in order to ensure they continue to serve the needs of the city’s communities and promote a high quality of life for all residents. Some of these buildings are heritage assets and these changes must be in accordance with the heritage policies.