More than £11 million of funding to help implement ambitious plans to transform Loftus High Street was secured from the Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority and the Future High Streets Fund.
The projects which have been developed and delivered are:
United Reformed Church
Works have completed on the transformation of the former United Reformed Church. The building was officially opened on 31st August 2025.
The derelict building, which dates back to 1906, has stood empty for more than 20 years, but the building now accommodates artist studios, a gallery and workshop space.
Temperance Square
A single-storey building has been purpose built for training and working with relevant partners such as Jobcentre Plus and Beyond Housing.
Parking is provided at the side at Newcomen Terrace where the building entrance is to be located, leaving the street facing (West Road) elevation surrounded by soft landscaping such as trees and a grassed area.
Duncan Place and Coronation Park
A new library and community hub has opened within a new extension of the existing Duncan Place building.
Work has been undertaken on Coronation Park to create an improved and attractive park for both local residents and visitors to the town.
Highway improvements
Works completed in 2024 to improve Zetland Road with new paving, kerbs, resurfaced road and street landscape.
Removal of overhead cables (Zetland & West Road) with a below ground solution, completed by Northern Powergrid has enabled these highway improvements.
Visitor car park
The former library building has been demolished, and a new 29 space visitor car park has been provided since 2024. The library can now be found in the refurbished Duncan Place building