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Lanarkshire ASN group in bid to take over daycare centre
ASNsory Crew submitted a community asset transfer (CAT) request to South Lanarkshire Council on July 30.
The stay and play group, which supports children and young people with ASN, hopes to take over the former St Andrews Day Centre on St Andrew's Drive in the town.
The charity has proposed taking over the building on a 25-year lease at a rate of £2 per month in rent.
According to documents, ASNsory Crew aims to provide a permanent, safe, inclusive, and accessible environment for youngsters aged two to 16 to play and socialise whilst also offering support and connection for parents and carers.
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The group is based in Blantyre and supports young people with disabilities and ASN from South Lanarkshire and beyond.
They deliver a range of activities such as inclusive play sessions, peer support for parents and carers, community building and family support.
The team say they want to increase access to inclusive play opportunities for children with disabilities.
Additionally, documents state that the charity would provide monthly support sessions for at least 20 families, offering education, community, and emotional support.
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If the CAT request is approved, ASNsory Crew propose making various changes and developments to the centre.
These include reconfiguration of the internal layout, conversion of a surplus toilet area, and secure use of an outdoor space.
Several letters from MSPs, MPs, and members of the public have been submitted in support of the request.
A date for the local authority to make a decision has not yet been set.
To view the CAT request, visit South Lanarkshire Council's planning portal HERE.
