On 1 March 2018 a Parish Poll took place in Gotherington which had been demanded by the parishioners with regard to the purchase and renovation of the Church Centre. There was a 45 majority for the project not to go ahead.
At an Extraordinary Meeting of Gotherington Parish Council on 2 March 2018 it was agreed that their decision would be in line with the majority vote. Therefore, Gotherington Parish Council will not proceed with the purchase of the Church Centre.