Pictured: Deputy Leader of Milton Keynes City Council, Cllr Lauren Townsend with Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Communities, outside Linford Wood Place, as work continues on transforming the building
Milton Keynes City Council has reached another key milestone in the development of Linford Wood Place, a spacious new centre where care and support will be given to local people with complex disabilities.
Work has begun on installing brand‑new glazing throughout the building. Hundreds of new windows and doors are set to transform the interior, flooding bedrooms, communal rooms, and therapy spaces with natural light and providing a panoramic view of the surrounding woodland. In fact, the construction team has calculated that Linford Wood Place will let in twice as much natural light than in the older buildings it replaces, creating brighter, more welcoming spaces.
The City Council is investing in the centre to replace its outdated short break and day facilities, which provide an essential break for carers who support adult family members at home. It is being designed in close collaboration with the people that use the services and their families.
Nestled on a 1.7‑acre site bordering local woodland, the building will eventually support up to 59 adults each weekday and will include bespoke care facilities such as 13 en‑suite bedrooms, tailored activity areas, specialist equipment including powered overhead hoists, a training kitchen, a cinema, art and music rooms, and private garden spaces.
The City Council is investing £13 million in Linford Wood Place, including £4 million raised from housing developers. With the new internal walls and partitions now complete, the Council will spend the next three months working with families to finalise the building’s colour scheme, courtyard landscaping, furniture and specialised equipment.
“We want this centre to feel uplifting, dignified and truly shaped around the needs of the people who use it. The installation of new windows and doors is a significant step toward that goal. Flooding the building with natural light will make a real difference to daily life for residents, families and staff alike. I’m proud that we’re continuing to invest in a thoughtfully designed space that reflects the feedback we’ve received and will support local people for many years to come.”