Council breaks ground on town leisure scheme

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

Work has officially started on a County Durham 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.

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