Council officials are confident that a £16.3million affordable housing development in Kirkcudbright won’t overwhelm the town’s infrastructure.
12.01.2023 - 16:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A new housing development aimed at maximising independent living has been officially opened in Livingston.
Cabinet Secretary for social justice, housing and local government, Shona Robison MSP, opened the 146-home Wheatley Homes East development on Wednesday.
Ms Robison joined Wheatley Group Chair Jo Armstrong, Wheatley Group Chief Executive Steven Henderson and Wheatley Homes East board member Judith McGlashan for a tour of Almondvale Court.
A total of 146 homes, built in partnership with West Lothian Council, includes 92 mainstream homes, a mix of one, two and three-bedroom flats, with 66 for social rent and 26 for mid-market rent.
The development also includes 45 Livingwell homes, provided by Wheatley Care, to support older tenants to live in their own homes for longer.
Also on site are nine supported flats providing personalised support to people living in their own homes, maximising independent living and improving their quality of life.
Ms Robison said: “We want everyone to have a safe, warm affordable home that meets their needs.
“The Wheatley Homes East development of 146 new homes for social and midmarket rent is a testament to the strong partnership at national and local level.
“Supported by over £9.5 million of Scottish Government funding, this new development will support the local community and make a real and lasting difference to the lives of the new residents.”
Wheatley Group Chair Jo Armstrong added: “Almondvale Court is a great example of Wheatley providing homes suitable to people’s needs, and our housing and care teams working closely together.
“Our Livingwell complex – the first outside Glasgow – helps older tenants live happily, healthily, and securely in their own homes for longer.
“Our colleagues in care
Council officials are confident that a £16.3million affordable housing development in Kirkcudbright won’t overwhelm the town’s infrastructure.
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