BUILDING work has started on a village youth and community centre.

Two disused rooms in Tottington Library are being refurbished after listed building and building regulations approval was given.

Phil Parkinson, Ramsbottom and Tottington area co-ordinator, said: "Because of the higher than expected tender costs the scheme will be split into two phases, with the ground floor being refurbished first.

"The ground floor room will be available for use from April. I am currently seeking further funding sources to complete phase two, the refurbishment of the first floor, during the next financial year."