Edward has taken part in a landmark ‘topping out’ ceremony, at the site of a brand new residential and dementia care home, Mountview, in Rothley.
Mountview, which will be operated by Ideal Carehomes, is due to open at the end of this year. The home will benefit from advanced design features and environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects such as ground source heat pumps, underfloor heating and LED lighting and once opened, Mountview will provide a home for 66 older people.
The MP donned his hard hat before making his way up the scaffolding to the roof of the building with Ideal Carehomes Managing Director, Paul Farmer, to officially lay the last tile and mark the external build as complete, before touring the building where they discussed plans for the state-of-the-art home and how it will benefit the local Rothley community.
Edward commented: "How we prepare for our old age, and as a society how we address the needs of an ageing population, are more important than ever, so it was a great pleasure to carry out the 'topping out' ceremony at Mountview in Rothley. Not only will this impressive new development provide accommodation and care for many older people in our community, but it also brings new jobs and represents a significant investment in Charnwood."