A ceremony has been held to mark the opening of the first local centre to be developed at the pioneering new community of New Lubbesthorpe in Leicestershire.

The two-storey Brook Centre has been delivered by developer Charterpoint in conjunction with landowner The Drummond Trust. New Lubbesthorpe Health Centre, operated by Forest Medical Group, and a Sainsbury’s Local are the first tenants to move into The Brook Centre on Tay Road.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at New Lubbesthorpe Health Centre to mark the occasion.

Charterpoint MD Giles Nursey said:

“We are very pleased to have completed the first local centre for the New Lubbesthorpe community and delighted to celebrate the first tenants moving in. New Lubbesthorpe Health Centre is a rare example of a new GP practice and has given Forest Medical Group state-of-the-art premises, which include consulting rooms, treatment rooms and therapy spaces to create additional care services for patients."

“The Sainsbury’s Local is providing the community with a handy and convenient store for shopping and is another additional facility for residents of New Lubbesthorpe.”

A group of guests including local councillors, GP practice representatives, and others connected to the development joined Charterpoint and The Drummond Trust for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the milestone.

Guests were given a tour of the second-floor New Lubbesthorpe Health Centre premises.

“Brook Centre is a significant project for the New Lubbesthorpe community, and provides space for modern healthcare facilities and services to the residents of the area,” said Martin Ward, development agent for The Drummond Trust. “We are excited to see the first tenants moving into the centre. It marks a key moment in the development of not just the centre, but of the New Lubbesthorpe community as a whole.”

Forest Medical Group said:

"We are thrilled to be opening a brand new GP practice in New Lubbesthorpe, expanding our commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care."

“This new site will not only provide the full range of essential GP services, but will also serve as a hub for wider community health and wellbeing support. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team, we’re here to support the growing needs of local residents. This development will complement the services we already proudly provide at Warren Lane Surgery, allowing us to offer even greater access and continuity of care across the community."

Councillor Ben Taylor, leader of Blaby District Council, who cut the ribbon to mark the occasion, said:

“Blaby District Council is delighted to see these wonderful facilities open and being enjoyed by local residents. New Lubbesthorpe continues to grow as the vibrant, sustainable community we always envisaged it to be. It continues to be a beacon of good design and best practice within the planning and development industry with visits from the MPs, the Secretary of State and the Royal Town Planning Institute president highlighting this collaborative effort.”

New Lubbesthorpe is a vibrant new community in Blaby which will eventually include more than 4,000 new homes.

Brook Centre was designed by Franklin Ellis Architects and built by Derby-based contractor Davlyn Construction on behalf of Charterpoint and The Drummond Trust.

Charterpoint, which is based at Edwalton near Nottingham, specialises in developing mixed-use and sustainable schemes, first-class senior living accommodation, and primary care premises.