Link magazine, Spring 2008 [PDF, 4,450k] - South Norfolk Council

8Affordable Housing for those that need itOur new home…Just one affordable home is that of Rebeccaand Darren Carter. A young Dickleburghfamily, who were living in very crampedconditions in the village but wanted tostay close to Rebecca’s own parents, longstanding residents of Dickleburgh.“With a young child to consider, it makessuch a difference to a family if they havegrandparents nearby to provide that extrahelp to call on every now and then. Not onlythat, my mum and dad would have missedout on many aspects of Billy’s development ifwe had had to leave the village to find moresuitable accommodation. Billy would have hadless of that special bond that grows betweengrandchild and grandparents and here he hasthe space he needs to practise his toddling!We were so excitedwhen we heard one of thenew affordable homeswould soon be ours.We could hardly believe it andeven now, we’re so happyand pleased with our newProud mum, RebeccaCarter and son Billy,in front of their newhome in Dickleburghhome it just seems like a realdream come true.”“It’s a fantastic scheme andwe hope more people whoare in a similar situation tous will have the opportunitiesLow cost homes ofquality for local peopleSouth Norfolk Councillaunched its Low CostHousing Project on 29thJanuary 2008. The projectaims to provide low rent, highquality, affordable homes inas many small parishes aspossible.South Norfolk Council andSaffron Housing Trust will partfund the homes and Saffronwill develop, own and managethe homes.The initiative aims to provide2 - 8 homes in as many of thesmaller parishes as possible,initially concentrating onvillages where there areadequate facilities to make ita vibrant place to live. Parishcouncils and local people canbe involved in delivering thesenew homes.Homes built under thisproject will be prioritised forlocal people in the parish,to benefit as we have. A bigthank you to South Norfolk,Saffron and everyone elsewho is helping to make thisscheme happen.”Over 70? Interestedin free loft and cavitywall insulation?Please contact the EnergyTeam on 01508 533677or people with strong localconnections to the parish.They will be let to people onthe housing register.For more information aboutthis please visit the council’swebsite:www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/affordablehousing