A NEW sports and community centre is to be opened soon in Halliwell.

It will be sited at the old library building on Hatfield Road and will also include a creche and possibly an arts workshop.

Bolton Council planning chiefs have agreed the change of use for the centre, applied for by Portico Housing Association.

There will be sports changing facilities and offices for youth and community workers. A 16 space car park will also be included on the site.