North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has confirmed that work is due to start on the demolition of a former Scunthorpe nightclub on 23 August, which is set to make way for a new event space.

The local authority acquired the former Club 2000 building using funding from regional development agency Yorkshire Forward in a bid to secure the future of Church Square and use it as a catalyst for future regeneration. When complete, the new event space will be used for speciality markets, larger Christmas lights switch-on ceremonies and other activities. It is expected that the demolition work will take four weeks.

NLC leader Mark Kirk said: "The large open event space in Church Square is just a short walk from The Foundry and Parishes shopping centres and all the other shops. And we are looking to create a programme of events and activities throughout the year that will attract local people and visitors to the town centre and shop."