North Hertfordshire College Engineering & Construction Campus moving to Stevenage Town Centre
The works are being carried out by contractor RG Carter and are expected to be completed by Summer 2026.
17 FEBRUARY 2026
North Hertfordshire College Engineering & Construction Campus moving to Stevenage Town Centre
Works are underway to repurpose the former Stevenage Indoor Market into a new Town Centre Campus for North Hertfordshire College. The new 3600 sq m site will replace the current Engineering and Construction campus located at Fulton Close.
The new campus, which is being funded by national government’s Towns Fund through the Stevenage Development Board, will provide a dedicated study space for students, apprentices, and adult learners to develop their skills and learn their trades. Featuring dedicated bays for motor vehicle and construction trades, this purpose-built space will ensure students learn the skills for current and future construction sector needs.
The adjacent multi-storey car park on St George’s Way is remaining and does not form part of the scheme.
Cllr Loraine Rossati, Cabinet Member for Economy, Skills and Transport, comments: “The relocation of students into this brand new campus ensures that key trades continue to be taught in Stevenage. By investing in spaces such as this, learners of all ages will gain the skills and qualifications needed to support the town’s industries. And having a lot more people in the town centre every day supports our local economy and helps our town centre to thrive”.
The works are being carried out by contractor RG Carter and are expected to be completed by Summer 2026.
Cllr Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council, adds: “The transformation of this space forms part of the wider regeneration of the town centre and forms a key part of diversifying its uses. The continuing evolution of the town centre presents opportunities for our communities and businesses and builds on the changes that have already been delivered. By working in collaboration with our partners, we are strengthening the town centre for this and future generations”.
Kit Davies, Principal and CEO of North Hertfordshire College says: “All of us at NHC are incredibly excited to move into the new Town Centre Campus. We’re grateful for the opportunity to invest further in our students’ development, which will secure the delivery of essential skills within this priority sector. Not only will this contribute to bridging skills gaps in Hertfordshire, but will also support the trade skills pipeline locally and regionally. Being based in the town centre, our students will have access to the fantastic array of local businesses and will strengthen our relationships with the local Stevenage community. We hope this new site will not only help us generate the future construction and motor vehicle workforce but boost the local economy.”
Adrian Hawkins OBE, Chair of the Stevenage Development Board and the Hertfordshire Futures Main Board and Skills Board, said: “I am truly delighted to see that North Herts College are taking a further step forward in bringing their facilities closer to the heart of our Town following the development of SITEC Phase 1 for Life Sciences and truly looking forward to the launch of SITEC Phase 2 for Advanced Manufacturing in the Town.
“These amendments encourage a greater use of the Towns facilities and a fabulous alternative use of our Market facilities now moved to an area with far greater access. The amendments and combinations create a 21st century use of the Towns new facilities.”
You can find out more at https://www.nhc.ac.uk/discover/our-campuses/town-centre-campus/.