An update on Central Library and Peterscourt projects, two sites of The Vine Towns Fund projects are to be presented to Cabinet on 15 July, for approval to proceed.
It is recommended that Cabinet approves a range of recommendations including the authorisation to award contracts to refurbish both Central Library and Peterscourt.
Councillor Nick Thulbourn, Cabinet Member for Growth and Regeneration, said: “It’s great to see these updates on Central Library and Peterscourt going before Cabinet, setting out the approach for the final phase of the project.”
The Vine is part of the government funded Towns Fund programme, one of eight projects across the city.
The Vine is being delivered across three sites; Central Library, The Goods Shed in Fletton Quays and Peterscourt to create a thriving hub for residents, businesses and visitors to enjoy different spaces across the city centre.
The project will see refurbishment of the ground floor in Central Library and Goods Shed building, a derelict former railing building to become a food and drinks hall. A section of Peterscourt building will be refurbished to accommodate start up business and provide maker spaces.
By offering a range of facilities in locations across the city, The Vine aims to:
· Provide an improved, digital focused library service
· Flexible workspace for small businesses and business incubator opportunities
· Food and drinks offering in a new unique food hall
· Education and community space