Aster Homes held a tea party was held on the 25th of March to celebrate the completion of Hill Place in Woolhampton, a development of 8 affordable homes for people with a local connection to Woolhampton.
New residents, parish councillors, and other locals enjoyed a sunny garden tea in one of the property gardens. The properties all benefit from large gardens and beautiful country views across the Kennet Valley.
Sarah Canning, who has moved into one of the properties with her husband and 4 children said: “We are so thrilled to be able to return to the village that my husband grew up in . We are now surrounded by family support, friends and lovely new neighbours. The stress has gone from our lives”
Arlene Kersley, the Rural Housing Enabler for Berkshire from the Community Council for Berkshire was invited to give a speech. Arlene said:
“It can take a very long time to develop schemes like this one, but with the strong support of Woolhampton Parish Council, West Berkshire District Council, a willing landowner, Martin and Sarah Cox, and the development team at Aster Homes, after 8 long years 8 local families have the benefit of new homes. The tenacity of local residents in driving this scheme forward in a very positive way cannot be under stated.”
Following opening speeches a ribbon was cut by Arlene Kersley and Julian Canning, one of the new Residents.
Aster Homes developed the homes on a rural exception site, where the homes must be affordable and for local people in perpetuity. West Berkshire has had the benefit of such schemes in over 25 locations over the past 30+ years. However these schemes are increasingly at risk due to funding cuts and changes in national policies. For further information on this project please contact arlene.kersley@ccberks.org.uk
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