Village hall to be given more traditional entrance
BBCThe redevelopment of a village hall is expected to begin later this year after plans were approved by the local council.
Jubilee Hall in West Rainton, County Durham, is to undergo building work to replace its current "bulky and unsightly" front extension, according to the group which runs the centre.
The West Rainton & Leamside Community Association (WRLCA) now plans to demolish the extension and build a new one more in keeping with the character of the original building.
The community group said the plans would give the village "access to a first-class facility which will last long into the future".
The hall, on North Street, was originally built in 1880 as a military drill hall.
Plans for a new extension were originally approved in 2009, but had become outdated, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The community association said the historic character of the building had been eroded by insensitive alterations, although the site recently received new kitchen facilities from a local social housing provider.
Hoot ArchitectureBut WRLCA said before work could begin it would need to finance the construction through a fundraising campaign.
"There has been a lot of hard work to get to this stage and now it is time to raise funds for the refurbishment," it said.
Details of how the money will be raised have yet to be announced.
