Dozens of local jobs have been created through preparation work for the upcoming Cripps Lodge scheme, which will see 66 high-quality council homes be built in Netherfield.

Planning permission for the scheme was granted last year and the Council has since been employing local businesses to bring the plans forward.

MK-based businesses have undertaken ground investigations on site, and local firms such as architects, engineers, fire consultants and geo technical specialists have been involved with the project.

The development plans include a mix of:

• Two and three-bedroom bungalows
• Three, four and five-bedroom houses
• One and two-bedroom apartments

There will also be driveways and parking facilities, garden amenity, open space and soft landscaped areas.

MK Council will continue to procure local businesses during future stages of development, ensuring that the More for MK scheme is implemented. The Council will also ensure social value through future work on the project.

Councillor Emily Darlington, Labour Progressive Alliance Cabinet Member for Housing, said:

“It’s great that we’re making progress on the Cripps Lodge scheme and creating dozens of local jobs in the process. This scheme is set to be an innovative, attractive, low-carbon development that provides forever homes to families in need. I look forward to exploring how even more local businesses can take this scheme further when construction begins next year.”

Woughton & Fishermead Labour Ward Councillors, Sue Smith, Amber McQuillan and Donna Fuller, added: 

“The Cripps Lodge site has always been at the heart of the community, as it was previously used as a hub for domiciliary care. We’re thrilled that the site will soon become homes for local residents, and we look forward to seeing the scheme create even more local jobs as it progresses.”