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Foundation stone laid at residential development for elderly on key Coventry city centre site

An apartment scheme for the elderly in Coventry city centre has taken a major step forward with the laying of its foundation stone.

Cllr Linda Bigham, Lord Mayor of Coventry, was on hand to lay the stone at Bonds Lodge near Belgrade Plaza.

The £6.8 million development is being completed by Deeley Construction in partnership with Coventry Church (Municipal) Charities, with the scheme designed by Nicol Thomas Architects.

It will see 45 self-contained apartments built within the three-storey building and is expected to be completed by Spring 2020.

They will be the newest addition to the Almshouses, run by Coventry Church (Municipal) Charities as sheltered housing schemes for the elderly, which were founded in the early 1500s.

Cllr Bigham said: “It was wonderful to be invited. This fits in so well with my own personal charities, one of which is Age Concern Coventry and Warwickshire. I’ve also been newly appointed to Coventry Church (Municipal) Charities.

“I highly commend CCMC putting their efforts into providing new facilities for the elderly and it is fantastic that a local and well-respected company such as Deeley Construction is delivering the project.”

Victor Keene MBE, chairman of Coventry Church (Municipal) Charities, added: “This marks a key stage in the development of the Almshouses and we’re looking forward to them being completed in the spring of next year.

“It’s an exciting point and we’re thrilled that the Lord Mayor joined us for the occasion to lay the stone, which she did very graciously.”

It marks the Deeley Construction’s first project awarded from Homes England’s DPP3 Framework.

Martin Gallagher, managing director of Deeley Construction, said: “We would like to thank the Lord Mayor for joining us for the ceremony.

“This is an important development for elderly citizens within the local community who are looking to live in the city centre, as there is currently a lack of provision for them in the area.

“Work is progressing well on site and we are on target to complete the development on schedule.”

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