December 2024 Email News Update
Welcome to the December 2024 update on The Steadings, Cirencester.
This is a copy of the email newsletter sent 18th December 2024.
Our newsletters keep you informed on what has been going on in the area, from progress with the development to planning news, and opportunities to get involved.
In this edition, you will find the latest on:
1. 50th new home occupied at The Steadings.
2. New building at Siddington Primary School opens.
3. Midland Road works update.
4. Round up of 2024.
5. Looking ahead to 2025.
Development Update
HarperCrewe welcomes the 50th occupation of the new homes within The Steadings.
On 26th November we welcomed the newest residents to move into the beautifully designed energy-efficient homes within this first phase. At time of issue of this newsletter, there were just seven remaining private sale homes available to purchase. And all of the affordable homes (a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership) are occupied.
If you’d like to enquire about one of last remaining homes built by HarperCrewe, the please visit their website for more details: here.
You may also have seen Rightmove’s most recent list of the five happiest places to live in the South West, where Cirencester was ranked No 1. See the Wilts & Glos Standard article here.
Siddington Primary School gets ready to use new building.
The new primary school building at Siddington C of E Primary School is now complete and in the process of being handed over to the Corinium Education Trust. This new building has been funded by Bathurst Development Limited (BDL), as the master developers of The Steadings, and built by Gloucester-based contractors Barnwood Limited.
The new building provides flexible space that in time is intended to host The Steadings Primary School on a temporary basis until the new permanent school on The Steadings is ready. It will also be used by Siddington C of E Primary School. The works have included the provision of a new school hall and teaching space, a new entrance and office, additional car parking, as well as improvements to the school’s facilities. The school are hoping to host their Nativity in the new building this week – now that there is ‘room at the Inn’!
Landscaping work is underway to provide the school with a new entrance including a walkway, planted areas and other wildlife initiatives. The new trees will go into the ground shortly, and planting of the beds will take place in the Spring.
This legacy building forms part of BDL’s overall investment in educational facilities within Cirencester, as part of The Steadings.
Infrastructure Update
On-site infrastructure update.
Phase two on-site works progress well.
Despite some initial delays in finalising and agreeing the surfacing materials, works have progressed well to prepare for the development of the second phase of new homes.
The eastern access road through this section is now complete, with tree and shrub planting underway. We hope to have some drone footage available in the new year to showcase the progress. This will give a real sense to the scale of the width of the road, which also includes a cycle route and footpaths.
The northern and southern green space landscaping is also nearing completion with further tree planting underway – most of the trees are fairly large, giving an immediate sense of a well-established landscape.
In addition, the stones have been laid for the new amphitheatre with planting to take place in the new year. This area will become a great meeting space for the wider community to use into the future.
Further archaeology surveys and investigations are currently taking place – take a look at our social media pages in the new year for an update on these works.
Off-site infrastructure improvements.
Fire Station roundabout and Love Lane / Midland Road upgrades.
Good progress has been made on the improvement works to Midland Road and our contractors, Montel, have moved to the final stages of completion. The traffic lights will be removed imminently, with final overnight resurfacing to take place early in the new year.
The works to the main Fire Station roundabout are also progressing well.
Keep an eye on the News section of our website for the latest information here.
Community Update
Working with the local community to support many great initiatives and projects.
We are delighted to have supported The Barn Theatre Good Egg initiative throughout the year. Six ‘Good Eggs of Cirencester’ were celebrated with the winners each receiving two VIP tickets, including backstage tour for a show, along with high tea at Ingleside. The Good Eggs were awarded in recognition of carers, volunteers and anyone doing outstanding work in the local community.
In addition, this December we have supported the Cirencester Singers Christmas Concert and have made donations to local charities.
Join our next Community Liaison Group meeting.
The next Community Liaison Group meeting, open to all within the Cirencester community, is taking place on Tuesday 21st January at 6pm.
The quarterly meetings are designed to update local residents, businesses and community groups on progress with the new neighbourhood for Cirencester, and provide an opportunity for questions and discussion.
If you would like to join the next meeting, please email community@thesteadingscirencester.co.uk to request details.
Round up of 2024 in pictures
2024 round up in pictures of The Steadings, Cirencester.
Including…..
- New building at Siddington C of E Primary School.
- Phase 2 access road, northern boundary, ponds and swales, landscaping, amphitheatre stones.
- HarperCrewe new home sales.
- Bromford affordable homes.
- Fire Station and Midland Road / Love Lane improvements.
- Archaeology surveys and investigations.
- Supporting local initiatives with The Barn Theatre, The Cirencester Chamber Business Awards, The Cotswold Show, Phoenix Festival and more.
See individual news items on our website for more details
Christmas Opening Hours.
Our offices will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 20th December reopening on Thursday 2nd January.
Email and phone messages will be checked periodically for any urgent items.
To report issues with the traffic management system on the Love Lane / Midland Road junction and the Fire Station roundabout in Cirencester, please call:
01564 700241
This number is monitored 24 hours.
We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a healthy 2025.
Looking ahead to 2025.
In early 2025, The Community Management Trust will open their new Hub on Sivewright Way at The Steadings.
The new building at Siddington Primary School will be formally opened and we will host a small event to commemorate.
The Fire Station roundabout improvements will be complete and all traffic management removed for a full opening.
Homes England’s appointed developer, Keepmoat Homes, will begin preparations for the second phase of homes (subject to planning) on the main site. And, we will announce the developer for the next parcel of new homes in this second phase, around the village centre.
At some stage in the year, we hope to provide an update on the timing for the delivery of the new employment areas.
We look forward to continuing to work closely with local residents and businesses to help ensure The Steadings is a welcoming new neighbourhood for all to be proud of and enjoy.