The new CRT Knottingley Hub, a new community facility, providing a dedicated base for staff delivering vital community services in the area, has opened its doors.

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) has officially opened the new Knottingley Hub, creating a high street community facility at Hill Top.

The Hub provides people with access to one-to-one support from CRT coaches, health and wellbeing activities, and opportunities to build confidence and skills, all under one roof.

It also provides space for grassroots organisations to deliver services, benefiting the wider community across Knottingley and the wider Five Towns.

CRT Chief Executive Andy Lock, Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP and Chair of the CRT, Linda McAvan.

placeholder image — CRT Chief Executive Andy Lock, Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP and Chair of the CRT, Linda McAvan.

The opening was marked by a visit from the Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP, who was given a tour of the new facility by Coalfields Regeneration Trust Chief Executive, Andy Lock and Chair, Linda McAvan.

As part of the tour, the minister met with CRT coaches and some local people who have been helped by the services which will now be based at the Knottingley Hub.

The launch event was also attended by local partners, including representatives of community organisations, the NHS and health care services and local elected representatives.

The opening of the CRT Knottingley Hub is the Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s latest project and a sign of the CRT’s commitment to the Five Towns.

Andy Lock, Chief Executive of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, said: “From local businesses to community buildings, health and skills – the Coalfields Regeneration Trust has invested £4 million in Knottingley and the Five Towns since 2013 to create long-term opportunities for all.

“The CRT Knottingley Hub isn’t the end of our work in Knottingley and the Five Towns – it’s another step in a long-term commitment to the community and its

future.”

Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock said: "I was delighted to come to Knottingley to open its new wellbeing hub.

"I know only too well the particular challenges that former mining communities have faced over the years, and how important it is to have local services that people can really rely on

"The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is doing outstanding work and showing how brilliant organisations can work with the NHS to deliver care local people need, right on their doorsteps.”