A Gateway to better learning

Ashford residents will soon be able to see an iconic new building, housing an expanded library, a host of public services and a new civil ceremony venue under one roof.

The town’s outdated library has been demolished and will be replaced by Ashford Gateway Plus, which opens in summer 2011 and will include the following services:

Full library facilities
Civil ceremonies
Housing and benefits advice
Pay council tax bills
Free internet access
Adult education classes
Voluntary services
Citizens Advice Bureau
Social services
Registration of birth and deaths
Cafe

Ashford Gateway Plus is a joint scheme between Kent County Council, Ashford Borough Council and Ashford’s Future at a cost of £7.56m, including £1.95m of Growth Area Funding from Ashford’s Future.

For more information on the project visit Kent County Council's website.