00:00The cost of rebuilding the Maltings Arts Venue in Berwick has risen to £36 million.
00:06That's double the original 2021 estimate of £17.7 million.
00:13Northumberland County Council is being asked to contribute £7.5 million,
00:17alongside £28.5 million from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth deal.
00:24The council says inflation, conflicts and higher steel prices have increased costs.
00:29It also says detailed design work and investigations into the existing Eastern Lane building added to the bill.
00:36The project includes a theatre, two cinemas, rehearsal rooms and meeting spaces.
00:40If approved, work is expected to start in November.
