CREDITON Town Council says it is pleased to announce that it has acquired the tenancy of Old Landscore School at Threshers in the town.

The building at Old Landscore School was previously used by Early Birds Nursery and Pre-School until it closed down in February, having occupied the building since 1992.

Mrs Clare Dalley, Crediton Town Clerk, said that the council hoped to make the building available for community use.

She added: “The council is looking at the feasibility of the building to see if it could provide some office facilities in the future.

“The council is in discussion with local community groups and charities and is offering use of the facilities to see if the space works for them for meetings, appointments, etc.

“Currently the council is in discussion with CHAT, the Churches Housing Action Team, which is trying to re-establish a base within the town, as well as with Devon Insight.

“It is hoped that Crediton Town Council meetings could be held there from October.

“Citizens Advice will be using the space for future meetings from October.”

Any groups or charities which would like to find out more can contact Crediton Town Council on 01363 773717 or email: [email protected] .

Crediton Town Council, which has an office in North Street, Crediton, was previously resident in the former Council Offices in Market Street, Crediton.

Mid Devon District Council decided to sell the former Crediton Council Offices privately rather than to Crediton Town Council, which had hoped to purchase the building.