Luton Borough Council is making progress on plans for the £20 million regeneration of the central area of Marsh Farm,
Work on the realignment of Northwell drive and the creation of new access for the proposed new retail development on the cleared Purway site has finished.
The scheme includes a new shopping area with overhead residential units on Purway Close, The Moakes and the roundabout, and improved links for pedestrians and vehicles between Futures House, Lea Manor School and the leisure centre next door. The existing Purley centre will be demolished and replaced with new houses and apratments.
It is scheduled to be completed in 2018.