Built in the 1950s, Bentilee, in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, was at that time one of the largest estates in Europe, with around 4,500 properties. Regeneration of the estate has taken place, and part of that includes the provision of a joint services centre, otherwise known as Bentilee HUB.
The centre, which was completed in early 2007, includes a large GP practice, a dentist, walk-in healthcare centre, a housing office, library, IT suite, community centre and youth services, as well as a number of shops, including a pharmacy and café. The 25 year project brings together the provision of local authority, primary care and community services with one central facility.
Bentilee HUB is the first joint service centre to be procured through the PFI route and is being delivered by Regenter, a joint venture between John Laing and Pinnacle Regeneration Group Ltd. Regenter is responsible for the design, build, maintenance and operation of the £17 million centre.
JS Seddons was responsible for construction and maintenance and Pinnacle is carrying out soft facilities management.
Bentilee Housing| Project | Client | Value | Duration | Status | Business | Sector | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Regeneration | Stoke on Trent City Council | £16.9m | 25 years | Operational | Regeneration | UK |