July 2007

Lakehouse shortlisted for 2007 LABC National Built in Quality Awards

Lakehouse has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2007 LABC National Built in Quality Awards in the category of 'Best Access/Disability Regulations Innovation' for DDA works to Baces Carlton Centre. BACES is Brent Council's direct provider of education and training in the borough.

The £1.15M contract included the refurbishment and modernisation of a Victorian building and substantial DDA works to make access for people with disabilities easier. The new look Carlton Centre was officially opened by Brent Mayor, Councillor Bertha Joseph, and is set to become a local landmark due to its spectacular outside lift.

CSR high on Lakehouse's agenda

Lakehouse's support of the community is well known, from its sponsorship of Essex Wildlife Trust's 'Schools Awareness Programme' which funds local school visits to the Langdon Centre for pond dipping and forest discovery to its commitment to training and employment initiatives such as East Thames's 'Construct Your Career' and its work with 'UK Career Academies', a project which supports 16-18 year olds into employment with business advice and work experience placements.

The appointment of Lakehouse's own Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Jonathan Brookes, will provide a much needed dedicated resource in this growth area. Jon is a welcome addition to the team and brings a wealth of experience from his previous associations with Connexions, ROK, the Learning Skills Council and West Ham and Plaistow's New Deal for Communities.