THE keys to a modern community hub in the Leicestershire village of Scraptoft have been handed over to the local Parish Council and they have celebrated with an open day, where residents can drop in for a first look inside the new centre.
Located on Malsbury Avenue, the new hub sits within the heart of the village and provides a modern, much-needed community building for its growing population.
The centre includes a spacious, multi-use hall to support a range of activities and events, providing residents with access to a local facility for better community and recreation services.
The new centre has been delivered by Midlands-based G F Tomlinson in partnership with Scape Group and EKV Design. The project was procured through the empa framework, which is managed by Scape Group, a public-sector procurement specialist.
Peter Elliott, Chairman of Scraptoft Parish Council said: “We’re really pleased with the work G F Tomlinson has completed for our village and it’s been fantastic to see so many members of the local community visiting the hub today.
“I hope the local people like it as much as we do and make good use of it. In six months’ time, I’d like to see the centre almost always fully booked; for sports facilities, birthday parties – anything that people in the village wish to use it for.
“Our village is only going to continue growing, and this hub will not only have a positive effect on residents in the community now, but also for many years to come.”
Andy Sewards, managing director of G F Tomlinson said: “We’re proud to have handed over the community hub to the parish council and I’m confident it will leave a positive legacy for future generations of Scraptoft.
“From the outset, we knew how important the hub was to the Council’s long-term plan for the village to provide accessible local services that support the community’s health, social and cultural wellbeing. Delivering the project through the empa framework with Scape Group meant we were able to work closely with the Parish Council from a very early stage, which ensured we created a space that works for everybody.”
Victoria Brambini, Managing Director of Scape Procure said: “It’s so wonderful when projects like this complete and we are able to immediately see the benefit they are providing to the local community. It is essential that local communities have access to communal space as it fosters social cohesion by providing a central place to meet and socialise, encouraging participation in group activities. The hub is a flexible space and will serve the residents of Scraptoft and the surrounding area well over the coming years.”
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