A social club that has stood on the same site in Newcastle since 1979 is due to relocate at the start of 2025.
Newcastle Labour Club will move from its current location, in Leazes Park Road in Newcastle city centre, to the site of the former Lloyd’s Bank on Northumberland Street.
Club secretary Liam Botterill said: “The relocation is positive news as it’s an opportunity for us to move to a new, refurbished premises, while staying in the city centre.
“It will feel like a brand new club, with disabled access and a lift, meaning more people can come and be a part of Newcastle Labour Club.”
Planning permission has been granted for alterations to the new site and work is underway to refurbish the building.
As well as improved accessibility, the club, which has more than 400 members, will have a new function room which will be available to hire for wedding receptions and other events.
The licensing and lease for the new site was managed by Newcastle-based law firm Sintons.
Liam added: “The club has worked with Sintons for many years and they’ve gone above and beyond to help us. Any challenges have quickly been resolved – usually before I’ve even known about them!”
Sarah Smith, partner at Sintons, who worked on the project alongside senior associate Danielle Dale, said: “Moving to this new site will bring so many benefits for Newcastle Labour Club and its members. It’s a central location, an accessible building and will have a contemporary, city centre function room.
“When the new building opens in early 2025, I think everyone will be very excited to walk through the doors, whether they’ve been a member for many years – maybe since before the club moved to its current home in 1979 – or they’re new to the club.”
