Tuned In!, which opened in 2011, cost \u00a35m to construct and was paid for by the European Regional Development Fund scheme to provide arts and media facilities for 13- to 19-year-olds in the area.<\/p>\n
But it has been under-utilised and has been partially used as office accommodation, as well as being used as a Covid-19 testing centre and a hub for runners.<\/p>\n
Noah said Tuned In! had not been properly open for two years and a weekly music group which used the site now had to attend a smaller venue in Skelton, making it less accessible for many people.<\/p>\n
A \u00a32m investment from the government’s Levelling Up fund has paid for a redesign of a studio theatre, a new box office, a bar and caf\u00e9, and a new creative spaces at the venue.<\/p>\n
A council spokeswoman said the redevelopment was expected to be completed soon and the authority was looking for an operator to run the site.<\/p>\n
“While that process is ongoing, we have been clear that Tuned In! will continue to be an inclusive creative space, with a focus on arts activity and a performing arts element as part of the overall offer,” she said.<\/p>\n
“The council continues to invest in youth provision across the borough, including dedicated youth centres, community engagement and recent capital improvements.”<\/p>\n
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