Work started on the new county council building earlier this summer and is due to be completed in Autumn 2026. It will help deliver safeguarding and educational services, including supervised contact visits for vulnerable children, young people and families in the county.

The new building will eventually replace the old residential bungalows used as the current contact centre nearby. These do not best support the needs of those using these services which can range from families with infants to looked-after young people.

The new energy-efficient office is being designed, project and cost-managed by Arc Partnership and delivered through its construction partner G F Tomlinson.

Visiting the site alongside Councillors James Walker-Gurley and Rory Green, Councillor Mick Barton, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council said,

“Supporting the most vulnerable children, young people and families in our communities is a key priority so we need to have the right facilities in place to help us do this.

“The current bungalows being used to deliver these front-line services are old, in need of repairs and just not suitable anymore. This is why this new, fit-for-purpose building is vital as it will provide a welcoming, calm environment with a secure play area. And it’s only a stone’s throw away from the current location.

“We’ll also be saving money on energy bills thanks to the way this building has been designed."

“This investment is also good news for the local supply chain, as they’ll be many contract opportunities to help get the building fully ready.”

The new building will also have two conference rooms, kitchens and contributes to the county council’s wider plans to move into more energy-efficient, fit for purpose buildings.