Major refurbishment planned to transform building on main road into Darlington

Signs have gone up in a large property on North Road in Darlington announcing a major refurbishment.

The banners state that it will all be carried out with a chunk of the money secured through the Towns Fund in 2020/21.

The property that is being transformed is number 156 Northgate.

It has been bought through the Towns Fund and it is going to be let by the council as high quality office space.

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A Darlington Borough Council spokesperson said: "The sign relates to the refurbishment of 156 Northgate, acquired through TF (Towns Fund) and refurbished through TF.

"It will be let by the council as high quality office space."

In September 2019, the government invited 100 places, including Darlington, to develop proposals for a Town Deal as part of the £3.6 billion Towns Fund.

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Following submission of its Town Investment Plan, Darlington has been one of the first towns to agree its Town Deal and secure funding.

The £23.3m investment, secured by the council in 2020/21, will be spent on projects to revitalise and improve the town.

The projects will complement and extend current regeneration schemes including within the Town Centre, Northgate - the area between the town centre and the Head of Steam Museum, and Victoria Road, including around the west of the train station.