New Thaxted Day Centre On The Way

10.24.05pm GMT Mon 11th Dec 2006

Lib Dem councillors Martin Foley and Antoinette Wattebot look around the newly refurbished accommodation at Vicarage Mead.

Liberal Democrat-led Uttlesford District Council has given Thaxted a boost by agreeing to invest £225,000 in a new day centre. This is in addition to the £1.9 million spent on the refurbishment of Vicarage Mead.

A new day centre will replace the existing building, using energy-efficient design techniques and environmentally-friendly materials. The new building will offer a bigger and better service for up to 50 elderly people next year. The present day centre caters for 30.

Lib Dem Cllr Antoinette Wattebot said: "I'm delighted to see this major investment in Thaxted. These will be first class amenities, which will attract residents from Thaxted and surrounding villages."