It closed in 2016
The site of a former care home will be used to provide new affordable housing and a community hub, which local campaigners have long been calling for. West Northamptonshire Council said the Ecton Brook care home in Northampton will be knocked down and the space used for 18 affordable rental homes. .
Coun Adam Brown, WNC’s deputy leader and cabinet member for housing, culture and leisure, said: “We are delighted to see this development progressing, and look forward to seeing the community hub brought to life to provide a range of facilities for local people.” Olukunle Olujide, NPH’s director of development, said: “The residents of Ecton Brook and council ward members have told us how important it is for them to have a community space, and so we’re delighted to be able to include this new hub in our plans for the care home redevelopment.”
“Ecton Brook is the only area of Billing and Rectory Farm ward without a dedicated community hub and this will rectify that. It will be of huge benefit to all our residents and local community groups. Special thanks to everyone who worked hard to get this over the line. The 18 new social houses will also provide new and much needed affordable accommodation,” he said.