Significant progress has been made on the development of a new headquarters for a software company at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP).

The project, which is being delivered by Wates Construction, is expected to be completed in November.

Work on The Access Group's 100,000 sq ft office on LUSEP has progressed at pace.

Solar panels have now been installed, external paving and landscaping is complete and internal work is continuing, whilst ensuring government guidelines regarding safe working are adhered to.

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The pioneering venture will generate £1.6million per year for frontline Leicestershire County Council services and create more than 500 new jobs.

Councillor Byron Rhodes, Cabinet member for Finance and Resources, said: "Work has been carried out safely and within government guidance during this coronavirus pandemic. I’m delighted that these unprecedented times have not had a huge impact on the scheme, which is testament to the extraordinary efforts and collaborative approach adopted by the project team.

"Our approach of building new workspaces is creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the economy. Crucially, it means we can invest more into services such as maintaining our roads and supporting vulnerable people."

The project is being delivered by Wates Construction through Major Works UK, part of the Scape National Construction framework.