Construction phase complete at new facilities

A topping out ceremony has been held at the new local centre at Blaby District’s award-winning community New Lubbesthorpe.

The ceremony marked the completion of the initial construction phase of the two-storey mixed-use development known as the Brook Centre.

It is being delivered by developer Charterpoint in association with landowners The Drummond Trust.

The event involved delegates from Charterpoint and The Drummond Trust plus various organisations including Blaby District Council, other local authorities and representatives from the NHS and local school.

When completed the Brook Centre will house a Sainsbury’s Local store on the ground floor along with four other retail units including a café/bistro. The first floor will feature the Forest House Medical Centre.

Councillor Ben Taylor, Blaby District Council Portfolio Holder for Planning, said: "It’s great to see the first local centre take shape at New Lubbesthorpe, a fresh landmark in the development of this vibrant, pioneering community."

Charterpoint Managing Director Giles Nursey said: "We were very pleased to stage a topping out ceremony at Brook Centre. It marked a key milestone in the delivery of this important community facility for New Lubbesthorpe.

"It was the perfect opportunity for the Charterpoint team to demonstrate the progress that has been made on site."

Brook Centre will be the first local centre in New Lubbesthorpe which will eventually feature 4,250 new homes. Work is expected to be completed this spring.

Councillor Ben Taylor
Portfolio Holder for Planning