Work on new family contact centre under way

Work on the new centre began in the summer, the county council said

Construction work is taking place on a new "fit-for-purpose" family contact centre in Worksop.

Work officially began on the project in the summer, and Nottinghamshire County Council said it is due to be completed by next autumn.

It is set to replace old residential bungalows currently used as the contact centre nearby.

In a statement, the authority said it "will help deliver safeguarding and educational services, including supervised contact visits for vulnerable children, young people and families in the county".

The new centre is set to be finished next autumn

The new office in Newgate Street is being designed and cost-managed by Arc Partnership, with work delivered alongside construction partner G F Tomlinson.

Council leader Mick Barton said: "Supporting the most vulnerable children, young people, and families in our communities is a key priority so we need to have the right facilities in place to help us do this.

"The current bungalows being used to deliver these front-line services are old, in need of repairs and just not suitable anymore.

"This is why this new, fit-for-purpose building is vital as it will provide a welcoming, calm environment with a secure play area."