Lovell is helping a teenager from Hucknall to lay the foundations for his future by recruiting him as an apprentice.

Alex Mychalyszyn has secured a place on the national Lovell apprentice training programme. The 18-year-old is starting his career as a member of the Lovell site team working on a £2.77 million scheme to build 23 new affordable homes for Waterloo Housing Group on the site of a former pub at Valley Road in Carlton, near Nottingham.

In addition to his work on site, Alex is attending New College Nottingham on a day release basis where he is studying for an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Bricklaying.


Throughout his apprenticeship, Alex will receive support and guidance from Lovell regional training advisor Sharon Tyer, who oversees his training.

At the Valley Road housing site, Waterloo is developing 17 homes for rent and six houses to buy through shared ownership.

Gedling Borough Council supported Waterloo Housing Group's efforts to develop this derelict site for much-needed affordable housing. The council's planning department and Urban Design Officer provided expert input to help refine the design, and then worked to ensure the scheme was presented to its planning committee in time to meet a strict deadline for receiving grant funding from the Government. The council also hosted a public information event at the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton to give local residents the chance to discuss the plans and give their views. The council is now working with Waterloo Housing Group to look at other redevelopment opportunities in the borough.

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