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Outdoor gym and trim trail open at New Lubbesthorpe
Almost 40,000 new trees and 190,000 sq ft of wildflower meadow planted An outdoor gym and trim trail have opened within the first parks established
Enterprise Car Club launches special offer for New Lubbesthorpe residents
For a limited time, residents of New Lubbesthorpe can take advantage of reduced vehicle rental prices from the Enterprise Car Club based on Tay Road,
1000th homebuyers at New Lubbesthorpe development are parents of the very first buyer onsite
Four weeks ago, the 1000th home at New Lubbesthorpe was moved into – by the parents of the very first buyer onsite. Pravin (76) and
Enterprise Car Club launches special offer for New Lubbesthorpe residents
For a limited time, residents of New Lubbesthorpe can take advantage of reduced vehicle rental prices from the Enterprise Car Club based on Tay Road,
Planning Permission Secured for Restoration and Conversion of Abbey Farm Site
The Drummond Trust has secured planning permission for the restoration and conversion of the Abbey Farm site on Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road in the southern part
Popular Leicester bus route gets frequency boost and Christmas special offer!
Residents of New Lubbesthorpe, a sustainable urban extension in south Leicester, have been getting on board with NovusDirect, their fast bus service into Leicester City
The Novus bus service continues to grow passenger numbers.
In the first week of September 2023, passengers made just shy of 3,000 trips on the NovusDirect and NovusFosse bus services. In week commencing 20th
New Lubbesthorpe features in Sustainable Travel Webinar
The pioneering New Lubbesthorpe development was the star of the show at a recent Webinar about implementing sustainable travel solutions in new developments. Attended by
Record number of New Lubbesthorpe residents get on board the bus
A record number of passengers used the bus this month according to Vectare, an East Midlands based SME provider of passenger transport solutions. During the
Ebike loan unleashed joy and freedom for New Lubbesthorpe resident
New Lubbesthorpe resident Priya Fernandes, recently snapped up a 4-month ebike loan and is embracing her new way of life thanks to the Parish Council
Further improvements to New Lubbesthorpe public transport service as Vectare partnership with Drummond Trust delivers strong passenger growth
On Sunday 16th July 2023, Vectare is enhancing its Novus Leicester bus network with the launch of a new bus route NovusFosse, linking New Lubbesthorpe and
Lubb Fest 23
Relive the unforgettable moments and joyous vibes with our incredible recap video! Let the nostalgia take over and get ready to create even more cherished memories. Check it out now!
Bus use doubles and single car occupancy journeys are down 20% at flagship Leicester development
A recent travel survey, conducted by GO Travel Solutions, shows bus usage has doubled since 2021, with 24% of residents using the bus to commute
Meet Emma Ahmed, New Lubbesthorpe resident, and LocalGO Ambassador!
Originally from Hartlepool in the Northeast, Emma is now a resident in New Lubbesthorpe and the LocalGO Ambassador for the community. Emma is also a
New Lubbesthorpe Set to Bloom in Spring
The team from local company, Shakespeare Martineau, has bought and planted over 1100 bulbs on the eastern entrance into New Lubbesthorpe. We look forward to
Charterpoint submits planning application for local centre and care home in Leicestershire
Developer Charterpoint, in a joint venture with landowner, The Drummond Estate, has applied for planning permission to build a new local centre and a 66-bed
Upcoming Events in Lubbesthorpe
25th November – Christmas Light Switch On From 16:30 till 19:30 the Community Hub will be running a drop in café alongside the Parish Councils Christmas
GO Travel Solutions recruit LocalGO Ambassador for New Lubbesthorpe
GO Travel Solutions, Leicester based sustainable travel consultancy, is delighted to announce that Emma Ahmed is joining their team as a LocalGO Ambassador for New
There is a change of service and bus operator
There is a change of service and bus operator for the New Lubbesthorpe community and wider area from 1st August 2022. In April 2019 Drummond
First commercial car club launches in Leicester
Leicestershire’s first commercial Car Club has opened. The Drummond Estate, in partnership with Enterprise Car Club, has leased two self-charging hybrid vehicles for the site.
New Lubbesthorpe resident cycles into the new year increasing fitness and reducing their carbon
Julia Hedley, a resident of New Lubbesthorpe and member of LocalGo, the communities sustainable travel discount scheme, ditched getting stuck in traffic for an e-bike
New Lubbesthorpe resident swaps his car for e-bike and is reaping the benefits
A resident of New Lubbesthorpe and a member of LocalGo, the communities sustainable travel discount scheme, has been changing the way they commute to work
A statue to commemorate Fred Drummond has been erected at New Lubbesthorpe.
As one of his passions was fishing for Scottish salmon, artist Andrew Frost (www.treeart.co.uk) has carved an atlantic salmon from a fallen oak limb which