Warboys Community Centre Update – February 2025

The new Warboys Community Centre continues to take shape, with steady progress on construction and some fantastic funding news to share. Here’s the latest update on where we are and what’s coming next.

Construction Progress

Work on the site has been moving forward at a great pace, with several key areas nearing completion:

• Drainage work has progressed as far as possible, with further work planned alongside the excavation of the side path and road.
• Brickwork at the front of the building is almost finished and will soon be cleaned, giving the centre its final polished look.
• Windows are being installed, and while we are still waiting on the aluminium doors (expected in mid-March), the steel doors have already been ordered. The project timeline remains on track.
• Fascia and soffit installation on the right-hand side of the building is underway, which will allow scaffolding in that area to be safely removed.
• Groundworks at the rear of the building have begun in preparation for kerbing and paving.

What’s Next?

February will see several exciting developments, including:

✅ Screeding of the downstairs floors.
✅ Preparation and installation of hardcore and paving at the rear.
✅ First fix of plumbing and heating to get the building ready for its energy-efficient systems.

Exciting Funding News

We are thrilled to report several successful funding applications that will support the final phases of the project:

💡 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Communities Fund (CPCF) – We have received £10,000 for the installation of foul sewer tanks and a pump. A design brief for the rear of the building will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.

💡 Red Tile Wind Farm Trust – Great news! Our request for increased funding has been approved, meaning we now have £140,500 to invest in a higher-specification, energy-saving heating system. This will not only improve the efficiency of the building but also reduce long-term energy costs.

💡 Net Zero Village Fund – Another step forward! Our Expression of Interest has been accepted, and we’ve been invited to submit a full application. This will require some additional technical input from the builders, and we’d like to extend a big thank you to Cllr C Sproats for her invaluable work on this application.

List of all Grants and Funds won as part of the Community Centre Project.

Looking Ahead

Despite challenges, the Warboys Community Centre remains on schedule for completion in September and continues to benefit from strong financial support. We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing efforts of our councillors, funders, and community members who are working hard to bring this project to life.

Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to make progress and reach new milestones in the coming months. Your support and engagement are greatly valued as we work towards the successful completion of this project. 

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We would like to thank the Women’s Institute, Red Tile Wind Farm Trust, Warboys Community Association, along with bequests from two longstanding Warboys community members for their generous grants towards this vital community building. Without their supports and efforts this project may never have been able to begin. 

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Photo credit to Cllr D England

All the Plans for the New Parish Centre can be found below;

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