The Sambrook Centre opens in Telford
From today residents from Stirchley and Brookside will able to visit The Sambrook Centre which now houses a new library and the parish council.
The new building is named after Ute Sambrook who was chair of the Parish Council for 13 years, a Borough Councillor and a tireless worker in the local community.
The centre has been officially opened by David Wright MP for Telford and Wrekin who unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion.
The opening has been celebrated by visits from The Mayor Councillor Kevin Guy, Richard Partington Managing Director of Telford & Wrekin Council and Councillor Arnold England, cabinet member for Leisure and Well-being.
The Centre is a joint venture between Telford & Wrekin Council and Stirchley & Brookside Parish Council combining public library, Parish Council offices and community use facilities.
Councillor Arnold England, cabinet member for Leisure and Wellbeing said “We are delighted that the building will soon be open to the public.
“Through working cooperatively with the local parish council we have both been able to save whilst securing a future for the library in Stirchley.”
Jackie Loveridge, Chairman of the Parish Council and also a Telford and Wrekin councillor, said “We are very proud of our new building it is a wonderful way to remember Ute Sambrook who worked so hard for her community.
“We are looking forward to sharing the building with the local library.”
