Construction on the former Western School site in Grimsby, now called Cambridge Green, is advancing, with three show homes already completed and generating buyer interest.
Keepmoat, ranked among the UK’s top 10 housebuilders, is redeveloping the 22.9-acre brownfield site. The project involves a multi-million-pound investment to deliver 318 properties, including one- to four-bedroom houses, retirement dwellings, and affordable housing. Total investment is projected at £65 million.
The site closed over a decade ago due to declining pupil numbers. North East Lincolnshire Council secured funding through Homes England’s Accelerated Construction Programme, enabling site preparation, utility installation, access works, and the establishment of outline planning permission. Keepmoat commenced construction in late 2024.
Plans also include 90 high-quality, affordable homes for older adults with care needs. The Council will procure an operator to build and manage these units, supporting its aim to double extra care housing capacity in the borough by 2029.
The development reflects a public-private partnership model, focusing on brownfield regeneration, multi-tenure housing, and sustainable living. Cambridge Green forms part of broader housing initiatives in Grimsby to expand accommodation options and support local economic growth.
