New Leighton Hospital, Crewe (NHP Wave 1)

What has changed on this project, and when

• Next milestone: Enabling works to begin on site summer 2027; main construction from 2028; opening 2032/332 November 2026 · previously: Enabling works to begin on site in summer 2027; main construction 2028; opening 2032/33
• Stage: Planning permission received June 2026; contractor appointment scheduled for summer 20262 November 2026 · previously: Planning approved (June 2026); pre-construction
• Next milestone: Enabling works to begin on site in summer 2027; main construction 2028; opening 2032/3329 September 2026 · previously: Enabling works start before end of 2026; main construction summer 2028
• Stage: Planning approved (June 2026); pre-construction29 September 2026 · previously: Consenting / pre-construction
• Value: £1.35bn29 September 2026 · previously: £1.3bn (New Hospital Programme)

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