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Project Overview

United Reformed Church
To be restored into a creative hub, creating space for 8 artists studios, plus gallery and exhibition areas.
  • Objective Visit Loftus
  • Completion 2024

Themes

Celebrate History and Heritage
Businesses to Grow and Thrive
Improve Culture and Leisure
Activities and Events

UPDATES

⚠ Construction works started

  • The full refurbishment of this historic structure and transformation into creative artist studios commenced late 2023.
  • This follows the first phase of work, completed in the Summer, to make the building structurally safe and watertight.
  • The side road between Floralcraft and West Road Fish & Chips is temporarily closed to facilitate these works. It will remain open to pedestrians, and local residents will be contacted regarding ongoing accessibility.
  • Loftus Studios Community Interest Company is the group planning to run the former United Reformed Church as a Cultural and Arts Hub, when the renovations are completed.

What will it deliver?

  • Restoration of the historic building
  • Creation of creative workspace space
  • 1 business created
  • 4 jobs created

Site Progress Photos:

Restored glass window (Westfield Terrace side)
Restored glass window (Westfield Terrace side)
Ground floor
Ground floor
First-floor scaffolding
First-floor scaffolding

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