Bishop Auckland leisure centre and library.jpg — Pictured, from left to right, are Alex Isted, Morgan Sindall regional director; Paul Latcham, Durham County Council leisure operations manager; Councillor Joe Quinn; and Ben Kelsey, Durham County Council senior manager for projects and performance

Council breaks ground on town leisure scheme

Work has officially started on a town leisure centre and library development.

Durham County Council has broken ground on a Bishop Auckland scheme.

The project will replace Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre and Woodhouse Close Library.

The base will feature a library, two swimming pools, a gym, exercise studios, sauna and steam room, soft play centre and café.

Work is expected to be completed in 2027.

The project is being funded by the council, with £2.75 million backing from Sport England.

Councillor Joe Quinn, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for resources, investment and assets, said: “We’re delighted to be moving forward with the new leisure centre and library.

“The new centre supports our ambition to build better communities and thriving towns.”

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