The Steadings, Cirencester

Celebrating the official opening of The Steadings school at Siddington. A modern new building has opened at Siddington C of E Primary School. It is intended that in time this will host the initial intake of pupils for The Steadings until the primary school has been built within the new neighbourhood. Before and after that, this building will be used by Siddington C of E Primary School and will remain as a legacy to benefit the local school. Designed by architects, Roberts Limbrick, and built by construction company, Barnwood, both Gloucester-based, the new 1,070 sq m building includes a new reception, entrance area and office, a new hall and teaching space, a reading area, staff facilities and toilets. The spacious hall and teaching space incorporates acoustic boards and large windows, allowing for lots of natural light and a multi-purpose space. The project also saw the school receive improved play areas and increased staff parking. Local ecologist, edp, and landscape architects, Murdoch Wickham, delivered enhanced planting of flower beds, trees and various wildlife initiatives for pupils to enjoy. Chiquita Henson, CEO of the Corinium Education Trust, who led on the new building being located at Siddington C of E Primary School, welcomed the guests. And, Lord Bathurst officially opened the new building cutting a purple ribbon and thanking all involved. Nearly 70 people from the local community and those involved in the delivery of the new building were entertained at the opening by pupils of the school as they demonstrated how the various flexible spaces are being used. Louise Lennox, headteacher at Siddington C of E Primary School, along with the two Pupil Construction Reps and a six-year-old pupil, explained to the gathered guests what it was like to be involved in the build project, and talked about what they enjoy most about the new building facilities, including sitting in the diggers and watching the concrete pour! This legacy building at Siddington has been funded and delivered by Bathurst Development (BDL) in their role as master developer for The Steadings, and it forms part of BDLs overall investment in educational facilities within the Cirencester area, as part of the new neighbourhood at The Steadings. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eFG-FHeX Barnwood Limited Roberts Limbrick Corinium Education Trust The Environmental Dimension Partnership Ltd Murdoch Wickham Smith Consult AECOM

Infrastructure Works Update. Eastern Access Road: Within the second phase of The Steadings, the Eastern Access Road is now complete through Parcels 2A, 2B and 2C. Work is expected to begin (subject to planning) on the next section of this road through Parcels 2D and 2E later this year. The road follows two gentle bends as it graduates up the hill, which gives a welcoming vista whilst also helping to control traffic speed when in use on completion of the development. The street light connections are in place along with signage. Planting of large trees along the access road is also complete, with secondary planting currently taking place. Landscaping of the Green Spaces: The footpath through the northern green space will receive its final surface in Summer 2025. Tree and shrub planting has also taken place in this area. The amphitheatre stones have been laid and planting for this area is planned to take place in the Spring 2025. Fire Station Roundabout Improvement Works: Work is progressing well. The drainage works within the new roundabout are complete, with further works to the pond progressing well. During March 2025, new kerbs are being installed on the inside of the roundabout and the new carriageway created will be surfaced. Note: There will be overnight road closures with diversions in place on the Fire Station roundabout: Monday 24 March 2025 to Friday 4 April 2025 From 20.00 to 06.00 Excluding Saturday and Sunday nights See our website for contact details for any queries: https://lnkd.in/evjNfKHu

Join the Community Liaison Group Meetings for The Steadings, a new neighbourhood for Cirencester. Updates. Information. Queries. 💬 Be kept up-to-date with the latest on-site and off-site works. 👍 Learn about the benefits and shared spaces The Steadings will bring to the wider community. 🗨️ Discuss details direct with the Bathurst Development team. The Bathurst Development team hold Community Liaison Group (CLG) meetings every three months. You can join in-person or online. Minutes and slides are circulated after the meetings, and copies posted to The Steadings website in the News section. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 8th April at 6pm. To join the CLG meetings, email or phone us for details: community@thesteadingscirencester.co.uk 0800 002 9055

Only four homes remaining on the first phase! The beautifully designed homes on the first phase of The Steadings are nearly sold out. Taking design inspiration from the area’s Cotswold heritage, the HarperCrewe high-quality, energy-efficient 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes for sale in Cirencester come together to form a forward-thinking, welcoming community. Take a look at the last remaining homes, ready to move into, on the HarperCrewe website here: https://lnkd.in/enQa__Kb

Update on Fire Station roundabout and Midland Road / Love Lane Junction improvement works. An update was posted to our website, please follow the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/eQZvkM2M

Looking Ahead to 2025 at The Steadings, Cirencester. In early 2025, The Community Management Trust will open their new Hub on Sivewright Way at The Steadings. The new building at Siddington Primary School will be formally opened and we will host a small event to celebrate. The Fire Station roundabout improvements will be complete and all traffic management removed for a full opening. Homes England’s appointed developer, Keepmoat Homes, will begin preparations for the second phase of homes (subject to planning) on the main site.  And, we will announce the developer for the next parcel of new homes in this second phase, around the village centre. At some stage in the year, we hope to provide an update on the timing for the delivery of the new employment areas. We look forward to continuing to work closely with local residents and businesses to help ensure The Steadings is a welcoming new neighbourhood for all to be proud of and enjoy. Sign up to our Email Updates for all the latest news. https://lnkd.in/eWRrQsmf

Further Update. Notice of upcoming overnight road closures and diversions. Midland Road and Love Lane junction overnight resurfacing will now take place from: 13th – 18th January 2025. The road will be closed from: 20.00 until 06.00. See earlier post and website for details. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Our offices will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 20th December reopening on Thursday 2nd January. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a healthy 2025. Email and phone messages will be checked periodically for any urgent items. To report issues with the traffic management system on the Love Lane / Midland Road junction and the Fire Station roundabout in Cirencester, please call: 01564 700241 This number is monitored 24 hours.

It has been another business year! Take a look at our 2024 round up in pictures of The Steadings, Cirencester. https://lnkd.in/eimBdB3g Including.....  • New building at Siddington C of E Primary School. • Phase 2 access road, northern boundary, ponds and swales, landscaping, amphitheatre stones. • HarperCrewe new home sales.  • Bromford affordable homes. • Fire Station and Midland Road / Love Lane improvements. • Archaeology surveys and investigations. • Supporting local initiatives with The Barn Theatre, The Cirencester Chamber Business Awards, The Cotswold Show, Phoenix Festival and more. See individual news items on our website for more details. 

Update on overnight closure. The overnight road closure planned for 9 – 13 December, to carry out resurfacing, has been delayed. Further updates will be provided when new dates have been arranged.