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Boost for Conisbrough community centre

Part of a community centre has been transformed, thanks to a Doncaster housing organisation.

St Leger Homes, who is improving council homes in the borough on behalf of Doncaster Council, has joined forces with Henry Boot Construction to install a new kitchen, kitchen window, boiler and central heating system at Elm Green Community Centre in Conisbrough.

The work has given the centre, part of the way through a major renovation, a major boost.

The centre was one of three projects chosen for a makeover as a way of St Leger Homes, and the companies it is working with to carry out home improvements, putting something back into the wider community.

John Mills, chair of the management committee at the centre, said: “The work carried out was essential work – the community centre desperately needed a new boiler, central heating and new kitchen.  The kitchen we had was about 50 years old. This is a brilliant step forward for the centre.”

More work is needed at the centre but John and the management committee have plans in the pipeline for roof repairs to be carried out and new windows fitted to the rest of the building.

Mick Werritt, director of property services for St Leger Homes, added: “The work carried out has given part of the Elm Green Community Centre a new look which I am sure centre users will appreciate. I wish the management committee all the best with their future plans for this centre.”

Simon Carr, Managing Director of Henry Boot Construction said: “As a local contractor we recognise the importance of community initiatives and were very pleased to have been able to support the Elm Green Lane Community Centre. The provision of a new heating system and kitchen enhances this valuable facility at the heart of community life in Conisborough. I hope this work allows the residents to use the centre for many years to come.”

St Leger Homes is also working with Wates Living Space and Bramall Construction to carry out improvement work across Doncaster’s council homes.

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