DCH is excited to announce that the Cherry Hinton Community Hub has won the award for Community Contribution & Social Value at the Construction Excellence: Cambridge & Oxford Corridor (COCCEC) Awards 2025.
Delivered in collaboration with architects Ingleton Wood, this Cambridge City Council initiative saw the transformation of the Cherry Hinton Library into a vibrant space for community activities, meetings and drop-ins. Construction was completed in 2024.
Presented by COCCEC – a regional branch of the National Construction Excellence organisation – the award recognises projects making a meaningful impact on society and communities, and demonstrating excellence across environmental, social and economic dimensions.
To be considered, projects must show how they:
- Reduce greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions during construction and operation
- Innovate to reduce waste and carbon emissions
- Support local employment initiatives including training and apprenticeships
- Improve the image of the industry by providing social value in the neighbouring area
- Show that assets match or exceed the design modelling and ratings
The Cherry Hinton Community Hub was originally proposed by the Cherry Hinton Community Benefit Society, a local charity dedicated to improving conditions for residents. The society will manage the hub, which includes Cherry Hinton’s first café – The Cherry Branch – and flexible meeting rooms.
These spaces aim to tackle social isolation and offer venues for local organisations, workshops, concerts, craft groups and more.
View more photos of our Cherry Hinton Hub project.