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15<br />
New Use for School Site<br />
<strong>Wigan</strong> Council is carrying out an analysis to re-develop<br />
the former Shevington Community Primary School site<br />
to provide housing for elderly residents and people<br />
living with disabilities. If approved, the site will remain<br />
in ownership of the council and will offer high-quality,<br />
affordable rent homes to those who meet the criteria for<br />
extra care accommodation.<br />
Councillor Terry Halliwell, cabinet member for housing<br />
and welfare said: “Affordable accommodation suitable<br />
for older people has historically been in short supply in<br />
Shevington, so we’re glad to have identified a potential<br />
site to bring a new scheme forward.”<br />
No design work has started, and residents will be<br />
consulted on the proposals before planning permission is<br />
sought. If given the go ahead, it is hoped that the scheme<br />
will be funded by the council with Homes England<br />
support, subject to grant funding.<br />
Councillor Halliwell added: “This is very much an early<br />
proposal, if approved, no work would start on site<br />
before 2022. It’s imperative that we speak directly with<br />
local people to seek their thoughts so we can ensure<br />
this scheme is shaped to respect the environmental<br />
sensitivities of the site whilst considering local views.”
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