Linkage exciting new vision for Weelsby Hall

GRIMSBY, U.K. - May 2, 2024 - PRLog -- Linkage Community Trust ('Linkage') have collaborated with multiple experts planning a visionary future for the historically important Grade II listed Weelsby Hall and estate near Grimsby. The beautiful late Victorian Hall needs sensitive refurbishment to preserve and protect the building. Their plans enhance the charities facilities to support people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity with a specialist training centre, a bigger and better sensory library and offices. In the beautiful grounds the Courtyard buildings will be converted into eight modern, accessible, self-contained and fully equipped residential units, with minimal changes to the existing layout. They will form part of a residential care home. This exciting development will enhance the current Linkage college site and conservation area.

Weelsby Hall itself is currently having emergency repairs to the roof to prevent water damage to the building. This initial work has been funded in part by grants from, amongst others, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Pilgrim Trust, The Historic Houses Foundation and North East Lincolnshire Council. The Linkage plan will prevent the hall falling into disrepair and the loss of this historic link with the local fishing industry.

Valerie Waby, Linkage CEO says "The beautiful Weelsby hall and estate will have a new lease of life and a sustainable future, whilst keeping their unique heritage and character alive for our communities to enjoy. We're all looking forward to seeing the latest developments on this site become reality, and increase much needed provision in Greater Lincolnshire for local people with special needs".

Inside the hall, the main central entrance and magnificent staircase will be kept, Plans for the original ground floor reception rooms are to use them as meeting and training rooms which allow the character and unique fireplaces in each one to be preserved. On the first floor, existing modern partitions will be removed to re-instate the same historic floor plan of the original design. Once repairs are complete the loft space will become a sensory equipment storage facility and small offices.

Linkage is about to  present the plans for approval by the North East Lincolnshire Council. They are prepared in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and guidance published by Historic England (Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance for the Historic Environment, 2008). Many specialists  have collaborated to bring the vision of this forward-thinking charity to life.

If you'd like to know more about Linkage and the people with learning difficulties and neurodiversity we support please contact our office on 01790 752 499 or email info@linkage.org.uk and we'll be in touch.