PLANS for a new library and community centre in part of York are going on show next week.

A brand new Explore library and learning centre could be opened in the area as part of the wider plans for the old Burnholme Community College site.

In the next two weeks, drop-in sessions will be held in the old school giving people chance to see the plans and comment on them.

Cllr Carol Runciman, the executive member responsible for the project, said: “The plans for the Burnholme Health and Wellbeing Campus offer a unique opportunity to deliver a range of new facilities in this part of York.

“I would urge residents to take a look at the plans for the community centre and library and have their say in order to shape our proposals going forward.”

The redevelopment of the former school site could include a brand new care home and health facilities like a GP surgery, sports facilities, a nursery and out of school club and new housing, as well as the new library.

Community facilities could include music rooms and recording studios, a learning kitchen, and meeting rooms.

Parts of the old school buildings will be refurbished including the school hall, and new buildings will be constructed.

Fiona Williams, chief executive of Explore York Libraries, said: “We have an opportunity here to improve our services to the people of Tang Hall and we are excited to be talking to the council about how we can make that happen.”

The drop-in events will take place on Thursday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 16 at Burnholme from 4pm to 6pm.

The plans will also be on display at Tang Hall Library and Tang Hall Community Centre from August 5-19 .

Comments can be emailed to burnholme.development@york.gov.uk or visit www.york.gov.uk/consultations for more information.

A public consultation has already been held into the plans for Burnholme, and health bosses from the Vale of York, the Priory Medical Group, TEWV - the mental health trust in York - have been in talks about putting facilities like a GP’s surgery and community health services on site.

Plans also include housing on 4.5 acres of the playing fields, which can only go ahead if the Department for Education (DfE) gives the go ahead.

Cllr Runciman has previously described the plans as a “once in a generation boost to this part of York”.