Wigan care village's pioneering plan for children's nursery

The £2m “inter-generational” nursery would be built at Millennium Care’s Standish Care Community on Chorley Road in Standish, and residents are being asked for their views on the blueprint at a public consultation event next month.

Millennium Care has four care homes in Wigan, including at the Standish Care Village consisting of the existing Worthington Lake and Lakeside care homes, and the recently constructed Langtree care home for residents with advanced dementia, which is due to open soon.

The company now wants to create a 40-place, purpose-built nursery in the centre of them.

A spokesperson for Millennium Care said: “By bringing together children and older adults, we aim to nurture a setting where both can thrive, benefiting from the therapeutic power of nature.

"Set within the heart of the Standish Care Community, we’re creating a warm and uniquely enriching early years environment, designed to inspire and bring joy to all.

“With private access to Worthington Lakes and Arley Woods, it will be the hub of the care village; a connective community thread using innovative approaches to bridge generations in a way that is a first for the borough.”

Before the scheme goes ahead, a detailed planning application will need to be submitted for the site, which is in Green Belt land.

Residents can see the plans and discuss the scheme with the Millennium Care team at a consultation event at Albert’s restaurant on School Lane on Friday November 8 from 2pm to 6pm.

To see the full proposals visit https://www.millennium-care.co.uk/the-nest/