Following a merger in the summer of 2017, Tresham College became part of The Bedford College Group which is centred upon multi-award-winning Bedford College. Work to rebuild Tresham College’s Wellingborough campus had been scuppered before the merger, but the new group has put a case to two powerful funding bodies.
Group CEO Ian Pryce CBE led the team who sought £7.5 Million funding for the premises via a SEMLEP (South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership) grant.
“Before the merger plans for a redevelopment at Wellingborough had already been halted, but the demolition of part of the site was already committed,” explained Mr Pryce,
“From the rubble we have a vision of a new-look tower block and motor vehicle centre to offer a range of courses required by the community. We recognise the demand for quality post-16 skills training by local employers to support the regional economy and to that end have kept some training going at Wellingborough whilst work continues on site. These courses are running at temporary accommodation in the town centre until property improvements at the Church Street site are completed by September 2020.
“We are immensely grateful to Wellingborough Council for all the help and support given to us and we look forward to sharing the celebrations on this journey.”
