Goole museum to stay as new hub proposed at leisure centre

Following a public consultation where over 500 local residents had their say on a proposed 'Goole hub,' Goole museum will stay in its current location in Carlisle Street.

Residents rejected the idea of moving the museum where it's currently on the top floor of the library to the leisure centre.

It was originally part of a plan to transform East Riding Leisure Goole into the Goole Hub, offering a wider variety of services.

The proposals are part of a £12m project to include new leisure activities, as well as incorporating a new community hub which will include a state-of-the-art library and customer service centre.

Councillor Anne Handley, deputy leader of the council, said

"I am very happy to reassure all those who were concerned about the future of Goole Museum that it will indeed be staying as it is, and where it is.

“We have also received many comments about the proposals for the relocated Goole Library, and I would like to stress that we are going to amend our proposals to ensure that the new library will include additional space, as compared to the original plans.

“The new library will also operate on the Open Plus system, which we have already successfully introduced elsewhere in the East Riding, extending library access times beyond current opening hours."

The new location will offer improved parking for library customers.

Councillor Handley continued:

“We acknowledge that the closure period for the leisure centre during construction will cause inconvenience, and we apologise for this, but it is essential in order to provide the improved facilities.

"We will work hard with all the clubs and organisations which currently use East Riding Leisure Goole to provide the best alternative arrangements that we can during the closure.

"The new Hub will accommodate the majority of current activities after it opens, particularly because options are being considered to retain the Sports Hall as it is now.”