Since the public meeting in early June, the Hub Board has worked out a plan to remain operational in the short term.

“We’ve made a commitment to put our best foot forward to shore up the Hub over the next three to six months,” Board member Alice Carmody told The Local.

The Board has examined its costs and looked for savings, in order to eke out its remaining funds over the period.

In the hope it can continue longer term with community support, the Hub will conduct a survey through its newsletter to ask residents what they would like to see the service prioritise – “whether that’s community dinners, or advocacy, or what” Alice said.

“We want to keep it simple so it’s sustainable and hit those really impactful things,” she said.

The Board itself will undergo a refresh, with some Board members standing down, including long time Board member and former Hub coordinator Trish Given.  There will be a call for new Board members, to ensure ‘fresh blood’.

The Hub hopes to establish more consistent opening hours of 9am to 3pm, and will use volunteer help to supplement the 20 hours of paid coordinator time to achieve that.