Newport Community Library is set to benefit from significant improvements after vital funding of £235,971 has been secured to refurbish and modernise the much‑loved community facility.

The funding has been awarded through the Libraries Improvement Fund by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Arts Council England (ACE), following a successful bid developed by Newport Town Council in conjunction with Telford & Wrekin Council. Newport Town Council will lead on the delivery of the improvement works and is also contributing additional local funding towards the project.

The funding will support a full internal upgrade of key public areas within the library. Works will include improvements to the main library space, children’s area and meeting room, helping to ensure the building remains welcoming, accessible and fit for purpose for years to come.

Planned improvements include the replacement of doors and windows, new ceiling tiles, upgraded lighting and shelving, and full redecoration throughout. While some of the work may require temporary closures, alternative arrangements will be put in place, disruption will be kept to a minimum and library users will be kept informed throughout the programme.

Telford & Wrekin Council worked closely with Newport Town Council to secure the funding, reflecting a shared commitment to protecting and enhancing valued community assets.

Newport Community Library is staffed and operated locally by Newport Town Council and forms part of Telford & Wrekin Councils wider library service, delivered in partnership. Through this arrangement, residents benefit from access to the borough‑wide library service offer, including book stock, digital resources and shared systems.

Newport Community Library continues to be a well‑used and valued facility, with over 1,500 regular users and more than 31,000 books loaned in the past twelve months, underlining its importance to the local community.

Further details about the programme of works and any temporary changes to opening hours will be shared once timescales are confirmed.