New library opens as part of £6m regeneration

A new library has officially opened as part of a wider regeneration scheme in a town in Derbyshire.

Staveley Library has moved from its former home on Hall Lane to a new pavilion building on High Street.

It forms part of a wider £6m scheme from the government's Town Deal which included improvements to the market square and rejuvenation of the high street with new paving, lighting and street furniture.

Derbyshire County Council's cabinet member for environment councillor Carol Wood said: "We are really excited about the library's move to its new home and are confident it will bring lots of benefits to residents."

Along with the library, the pavilion will also include a business space on the upper floor.

An official ribbon cutting took place on Tuesday with dignitaries in attendance.

Wood added: "This improved location will make dropping in to the library much more convenient, and people who may not have visited before will be able to pop in to find out more about what's on offer.

"It will also bring more people into the centre of town as part of the enhanced Market Place that has been created with Town Deal funding."

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