New library for Newton Aycliffe as part of £1 million project

A library is set to begin a new chapter as part of a £1million project to help rejuvenate a County Durham town.

Newton Aycliffe Library will move into newly refurbished premises at the local leisure centre later this year.

The Council run scheme will see the transformation of a number of shop units adjoining the centre and the creation of a new shared entrance for the library and leisure centre.

The work is part of a wider project to regenerate the town centre, creating a new plaza area and bringing vacant properties back into use.

Cllr Maria Plews, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for leisure, libraries and lifelong learning, said:

Work has already taken place to refurbish the leisure centre’s swimming pool area and upgrade the changing rooms. The latest phase of improvements is now underway and is set to be complete in December.