Making The Leap consults on new community space and HQ

Oct 1, 2024

View Looking East Along Hazel Road

On Thursday 19th September, Making The Leap hosted members of the local community in Kensal Green at their consultation event for a new community centre and headquarters.

Residents had the opportunity to see the proposals and speak with members of the design team and staff at Making The Leap.

Our proposals will see the buildings at Harriet Tubman House and Hazel Road Community Centre re-developed to provide a new HQ for Making the Leap and a modern space for the local community.

The information which was presented at the event is available to be downloaded below.

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