NEWS LUBBESTHORPE
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These are some of our latest news updates

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

Abbey Farm Conversion
The Drummond Estate is proposing to restore and convert Abbey Farm to seven dwellings and small office spaces. You can see the proposals at the Community Hub

46 acres of parkland being created at New Lubbesthorpe development in Leicestershire
Local company, Moore Earthworks Services from Leicester Forest East, has been appointed to plant 188,000 sq m of wildflower meadows and 39,000 trees, shrubs and

More Play Space Opens
The second play area and multi-use games area (MUGA) have opened at New Lubbesthorpe. With local teams being able to play 5-a-side and families enjoying

New community organiser joins the team
Local resident, Becky Harris, has secured a new job as Community Organiser for Lubbesthorpe Alive CIC. Becky (32) was one of the first residents to

Community Picnic for New Lubbsthorpe Residents
On Saturday 21st August, Lubbesthorpe Alive CIC will be staging a Community Picnic for all residents. As part of this event, LocalGo will be staging

Local Resident Becomes Ambassador for Sustainable Travel
Go Travel Solutions have appointed Carrie Wainwright as their LocalGo Promoter in New Lubbesthorpe. It is an initiative aimed at helping residents with information on

Go Travel Solutions Reappointed
The Drummond Estate has reappointed sustainable travel specialists, Go Travel Solutions, to continue the successful travel plan coordination work at the 4,250 home New Lubbesthorpe