Cllr Gareth Kitchenπ Stroud District Council has completed the purchase of 13 new affordable homes in Cam, continuing its work to increase the supply of high-quality housing for local people. π‘β¨
The homes are at the Lister Gardens development, built by Wain Homes on the northern edge of the village. The site is within walking distance of local amenities and Cam & Dursley train station πΆββοΈπ, with good road and rail links to Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol. The development also includes areas of open space and an on-site play area. π³π
The council has acquired a mix of homes, including six for shared ownership (two two-bedroom houses and four one-bedroom flats) and seven for affordable rent (four two-bedroom homes, two three-bedroom homes and one four-bedroom home). ποΈπ
All properties include gas central heating, solar panels, electric vehicle charging points, dedicated parking and private gardens. β‘βοΈππ± They have been designed to be energy efficient, helping residents keep running costs down. π·π
The wider development also supports local wildlife π¦π¦, with features such as bird boxes and a hedgehog highway! πΎ
Councillor Gary Luff, Chair of the Councilβs Housing Committee, said:
"Securing high-quality affordable homes in well-connected locations like Cam is vital if we're to meet the needs of our residents." π£οΈπThe homes have been secured through Section 106 agreements, which require developers to include affordable housing within new developments. These agreements allow councils and housing providers to purchase homes at a reduced cost, helping to make the most of public investment while meeting local housing need. π€ποΈ
There are currently more than 3,000 households on Stroud District Councilβs housing register. Acquisitions like Lister Gardens form an important part of the councilβs approach to increasing affordable housing, alongside its own council house building programme. πποΈ
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