Moston’s newest care home Lightbowne Hall, on Lightbowne Road, has been awarded a prestigious award for the manner in which its design and construction ensures the safety of the people who live and work there.

Gareth Hulmes, on behalf of Greater Manchester Police said: “We are delighted to be able to present the prestigious Association of Chief Police Officers 'Secured by Design' award to Ideal Care Homes and LNT Construction, which recognises their hard work and effective collaboration with Greater Manchester Police's Design for Security team during the design and construction of Lightbowne Hall. This achievement is a great example of working together to create safer communities.”

Lawrence Tomlinson, Chairman of both Ideal Carehomes and LNT Construction said: “I design all our care homes to be great places to live and it is encouraging to see the attention to detail paid to our homes recognised in this way”

ison Brownbill, Home Manager, said: “We have made a great start at Lightbowne Hall and we are all looking forward to making the home an integral part of the local community. Making such positive links with the Local Neighbourhood Policing Team at this early stage is a bonus for us.”


PC Andy Grimes, Gareth Hulmes, Sue Walker, Alison Brownbill, Sgt Ben Cowcill, PC Michelle Gee ,PC John Carroll