Posted on 23rd Aug
Transformative work on the Buttermarket in Newark town centre is nearing completion as part of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s commitment to transform the building into a space suitable for the town.
Following the extensive maintenance work, including the strip out, restoration, and renovation of the mezzanine, Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries are set to take occupancy in September.
Inspire delivers cultural and learning services across Nottinghamshire and is set to transform the upper floor of the Buttermarket into a new centre that will offer a range of courses, workshops, and events to young people and adults in Newark.
The space will include three new learning spaces and fully accessible state-of-the-art facilities. Young people and adults will have the opportunity to learn from brilliant tutors through the wide range of courses, including Employability, ESOL, Health and Wellbeing, Languages, Maths, Music and Work skills & Employment.
Coun Rhona Holloway, portfolio holder for Economic Development and Visitors, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to work with Inspire to develop the upper floor of the Buttermarket to create a space to bring this exciting opportunity to the young people and adults of Newark.”
Ian Bond, director of Learning from Inspire, added: “We are incredibly excited to have been offered the opportunity by Newark and Sherwood District Council to bring a new centre to the Buttermarket in Newark, offering inspiring courses, workshops, events and more!
“We hope to create a lively hub for learning, creativity, and exploration, and become a valued venue for educational and cultural activities in the heart of Newark town centre.”
In addition to the works taking place to the upper floor of the Buttermarket, the district council is exploring the option of co-working spaces in the atrium space to create a safe, flexible, shared environment for communities in Newark.
Furthermore, the ground floor of the Buttermarket can boast 100% occupancy with a mix of national chains, independent shops and a popular restaurant.
