Councillors agree to find a way to bring former Hyde Library 'back to life' as they reveal cause of recent fire
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCouncillors have agreed to go out to market to bring the former Hyde Library building ‘back to life’ as they revealed the cause of a recent fire at the historic site.
Tameside’s cabinet has approved plans to find a new use for the iconic Union Street building, which opened in 1899, but has been standing empty since the library service was moved into the town hall in 2015.
Emergency crews were called to tackle a fire at the old library on Monday, March 21, with three fire engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue in attendance.
The meeting of executive cabinet this week was told that the fire was started by people breaking into the building. READ MORE: Operator appeals court ruling allowing buses to be brought under public control Council leader Brenda Warrington said: “The incident that happened Monday evening is a minor incident caused by youths that accessed the building illegally and caused a small fire.” Gregg Stott, Tameside’s assistant director for investment, development and housing, added: “Unfortunately youths broke into the building but it was caught early enough.” Under the proposals agreed by cabinet, the building, including adjoining and the Union Street car park, is to be marketed by way of informal tender for new uses, which could include becoming an ‘extra care’ facility.
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