Essex County Council’s Short Breaks for disabled children and young people have been working with Stanway Parish Council and Colchester Borough Council to develop inclusive facilities at the new Stanway Lakelands community centre, Stanway Western Bypass, Colchester
Utilising the Council's capital funding scheme, Short Breaks have funded a full Changing Places facility and sensory room inside the centre and joint funded a brand new inclusive play space which is now open to all.
The centre is set to be built as phase one of a larger development project linked to the wider country park. The community building will inspire both indoor and outdoor activities, with plans for a hedgehog and kestrel house in the grounds. Parking will be available on site, as well as electric vehicle and bicycle charge points.
We are working at organising an open day at the centre and will share details once we have them. We hope these new additions will be a welcome addition to all local residents and visitors