Building work will begin in September 2025 at Lister Hospital on a major redevelopment to improve the front entrance of the hospital.
The improvements will mean a better experience for patients and visitors, with new shops and facilities transforming the existing entrance into a modern, welcoming, accessible and sustainable space.
Crucially, the project is commercially-funded, meaning no public money will be spent on the build and no money will be taken from any clinical, patient care or staff budgets.
Joining to the pre-existing entrance, the new build will provide much-needed office space and include new retail opportunities on the hospital site.
The new entrance will include the addition of Costa Coffee and Co-op.
It will also add The Stock Shop, providing clothing and gifts options, and a second Peabodys to the hospital, with the existing store focusing on fairtrade, organic artisan coffee and its range of hot drinks; and the other its fresh hot food range, including pasta, pizzas and paninis.
A 24/7 vending service is being added, stocked with Co-op products. Costa Coffee will offer its high street favourites, as well as introducing self-service kiosks and a loyalty scheme.
Following the 12-month build, work will start on refurbishing the existing main corridor areas followed by restoring the green spaces on Lister plaza into a functional yet aesthetically pleasing space for all. The new area will include accessible seating, picnic-style lawn spaces, and biodiverse planting.
The plaza will also have a new “Event Zone”, a flexible outdoor space designed to accommodate staff events, local market traders, and seasonal health promotions.
Access to Lister Hospital will be maintained throughout, including via the multi-storey car park and existing front entrance. Further information on any disruptions will be shared on the trust’s website.
You can take a look at a fly-through video of what the new build will look below:
We anticipate the opening of our main entrance – including Costa Coffee and Co-op stores – towards the end of October 2026.
Work will then start on the existing corridor, which will be completed in December 2026.
Further updates on the build will be shared on this page.
