The Old Library in Eastville has started a £50,000 fundraising campaign to improve its facilities after the community hub had to demolish previous work. Plans to improve the centre in 2020 were dealt a blow by a builder who was contracted to do the work.
A spokesperson for the Old Library said: “Back in 2020, plans to make improvements were scuppered when a builder demanded 60% of the cost of the build upfront, then failed to comply with building regulations. We were unable to get the money back and since 2020, costs have soared.
“Everything they did has to be demolished and started again,” she said, adding the hub desperately needs a new toilet accessible for everyone. She added the previous building work was inspected by a reputable building company and found to be substandard.
