Wellingborough campus on schedule for September

The Government announcement that more shops are to be re-opening during June and other services soon after, is hopeful news for town centres like Wellingborough.

The 1,000 staff and students who will be joining the newly refurbished Wellingborough campus of Tresham College in September will be more important than ever in boosting the local economy.

Wellingborough campus is part of Tresham College which merged with Bedford College to form The Bedford College Group in 2017. The Group was awarded £7.5million from the SEMLEP Local Growth Fund skills capital investment programme for the Wellingborough project.

Amid changes to local Government roles, Cllr Martin Griffiths, a SEMLEP Board member, has been behind the Wellingborough project from the start.

He said: “This is one of the most significant developments to take place in Wellingborough for many years, which will provide residents with access to further education here in Wellingborough.

“Councillors and officers have been working closely with colleagues at Tresham College, and SEMLEP which has provided funding of £7.5million through the Local Growth Fund, to deliver this ambitious project and I would like to thank everyone involved.

I look forward to seeing this brand new facility being fully open in September which will complement the regeneration of our town centre, and the high-quality redevelopment will enhance this area of the town.

“The college will play a crucial role in our town’s economic recovery from the current pandemic but providing opportunities for our residents, and encouraging visitors to our town.”