Work starts on new sheltered housing complex in Thurmaston this month

The proposed bungalows have been designed for people with mobility issues.

The first phase of the £2m investment project will be the demolition of the existing buildings, which will take place in late February.

The development is expected to be completed in early 2026.

The proposed bungalows have been designed for people with mobility issues.

St Michael’s Court was built around 1970 and no longer meets the needs of older tenants. The complex comprised mainly of bedsits with shared bathrooms which are difficult to let.

The ageing sheltered accommodation also had long corridors which are difficult for people with mobility issues.

Cllr Colin Hamilton, the Council’s lead member for planning and housing, said: “I am pleased that the new contract with Mercer Building Solutions is in place, and we look forward to working with them on this important redevelopment.

“It will be exciting to see the creation of nine new bungalows in Thurmaston, and I am positive that the team at Mercer will deliver excellent accommodation for residents and provide them with a high-quality standard of living.”