Another step has been taken in getting New Addington its long-awaited leisure and community centre.

Demolition of the former library building at Central Parade could take place on Wednesday, August 2 after an application was submitted by Croydon Council, to Croydon Council.

A council spokesperson said: "if permission is granted, the former library building will be demolished as part of the plans to build a new £25m leisure and community centre in New Addington.

"The area where the building currently stands will be landscaped as part of the project."

It was reported last year that the long-awaited proposals, which have been in the pipeline for years, included a 25-metre swimming pool, a community centre, an arts space, a sports hall and eight two-storey family homes.

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