The re-opening of community facilities formerly run by Harlow Council is going well, Liberal Democrat councillor Lorna Spenceley said this morning.

Lorna was giving a presentation to the Monitoring Board which is overseeing the council's 'recovery' from its past status as a 'poor' council.

• Sumners Recreation Centre, leased to Great Parndon Community Association, opened in September.
• Harlow Study Centre, leased to Harlow Education Consortium, opened earlier this month.
• Stewards Pool is now open under the auspices of Stewards School for a trial period.
• The Wreck, purchased by Herts & Essex Muslim Cultural Association, will open early in 2006.

Decisions about the future of the Norman Booth Centre, Ladyshot and the Dashes will be made on 16 December.