School children suggest names for new development in their village
"The children were very enthusiastic to be part of this competition and to have a genuine opportunity to influence their local area"
School children in Thrussington have been given an important task – to put forward names for a new housing development Bellway is planning to build in their village.
The housebuilder organised a competition for pupils at Thrussington CE Primary School, asking for naming suggestions, inspired by the local area, for the site off Old Gate Road.
Joint first place went to pupils Xavier and Archie, who suggested the names Thursten Gate and Thursten’s Gate respectively, while second place was won by Grace, who put forward Fernley Fields, and third by Martha for her suggestion of Ox Brook Meadows.
Assistant Headteacher Rachel Butler said: 'The children were very enthusiastic to be part of this competition and to have a genuine opportunity to influence their local area. They thought carefully about the rich history Thrussington already has and used this as inspiration for all their suggested names.
“We are incredibly proud of the thoughtfulness and creativity they have shown, and we hope this collaboration is just the beginning of a strong partnership, with further support from Bellway to help enhance and develop our school site for the benefit of the whole community.”
Senior Sales Manager Adam Champion and Business Analyst Imogen Deas visited the school on behalf of Bellway East Midlands for the presentation of certificates and Lego prizes.
Adam said: “We were really impressed with the names the children suggested for our new development in Thrussington. They had clearly thought carefully about their local area and the kinds of names which might best suit a new development here.
“We are keen to support the local community as part of this project and look forward to building a positive ongoing relationship with the village school.”
Bellway is planning to build 64 homes off Old Gate Road in Thrussington, alongside public open space including a children’s play area. A mix of 45 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes for private sale and 19 one to three-bedroom affordable homes are proposed.
Charnwood Borough Council’s planning committee approved the application for the site in December last year, subject to a planning agreement being finalised.