IT Upgrade Project - Sept 2015
In 2014 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council awarded the Community Association a grant of up to £75,000 from the Local Infrastructure Fund (LIF) towards upgrading the IT systems and services at the centre.

The the following tasks have been completed:

  • Improving internet access capability and reliability
  • Installing a Wireless Network throughout the Centre for the benefit of those using the facility
  • Installation of Audio-Visual systems in The Barn (Main Hall) and Conference Room enabling these venues to be used more effectively for events like training courses, presentations and business meetings

We were not able to fully upgrade our internet connection to high speed fibre, but we are expecting Hampshire County Council to provide this is as part of their Wave 2 cabinet upgrade programme

We are currently reviewing office operations and systems to see if there is an opportunity to streamline processes including venue bookings, payments, and financial management.

Our hope is that these changes will make the centre attractive to a wider range of clubs, community organisations and local businesses as well as serving our existing users better.