New £3.8m housing development in Little Hulton completed

The Deputy Mayor recently visited Highfield Road to mark the completion of the new £3.8 million housing development in Little Hulton.

The £3.8 million scheme, which is part funded by Salford City Council, is made up of a mix of two- and three-bedroom houses for ‘affordable’ rent along with a neighbouring supported housing scheme, designed specifically to meet the requirements of adults with learning disabilities.

The supported housing provides a scheme of six supported homes in shared bungalows and two self-contained apartments.

The council’s Deputy Mayor and Lead Member for Housing and Anti-Poverty, Councillor Tracy Kelly, said: “The completion of these new homes is fantastic news – I was delighted to be on site to see them. From the initial discussions to where we are today has taken a long time with many hurdles along the way and I would like to thank everybody involved for their hard work and determination.

“Essentially these new homes mean that Salford people that had to be placed outside of the city can now move back home again. And back closer to their family and friends. It just warms my heart that we have been able to provide these important homes and make a huge difference to local families.”

The Deputy Mayor was joined by Great Places’ Chief Executive designate and members of the project team for a tour of the site and the new specialist scheme.

The scheme has been funded through Homes England, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Salford City Council and Great Places.

The development has been built by P Casey & Co Ltd, who were procured through Great Places’ Innovation Chain North (ICN) framework. During the development, Casey, and employer’s agent Markhams delivered over £59,000 of social value outcomes, including three new local jobs, 41 weeks of apprenticeships and work experience, and £2,500 donated to local community groups.