Community facilities open at Tatton Gardens

With Tatton Gardens in Chorley now complete, residents are beginning to move in and the community facilities have now opened for business.

The development is home to 62 extra care apartments and a children's nursery.

And now a community cafe, GP surgery and community centre are up and running, available to residents.

The new onsite GP surgery is operated by NM Health Innovation on behalf of the NHS and employs a resident GP backed by other clinical and reception staff. 

The new community centre hosts one-time and regular events, such as exercise classes, training sessions and more.

Whimsy Coffee has opened a community café featuring indoor and outdoor seating areas with a range of sweet treats and hot and cold savoury options on offer. The venue is also in discussions with local community groups about hosting their regular meetings.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP and leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Alistair Bradley, visited the facility to celebrate its opening.

Counc Alistair Bradley said: "The cafe is another great addition to Tatton Gardens which is already being enjoyed by residents and the local community. It’s a place for people to socialise, grab a bite to eat after visiting other facilities, such as the revamped Tatton recreation ground.

“The development is so much more than a building – it has brought much needed quality facilities to the community, such as healthcare provisions in the form of the new GP surgery, extra care accommodation for the over 55’s, a new community centre for hire, children’s nursery and now the community café."