Wyre Council has purchased its first empty home as part of the Affordable Housing Delivery Programme (AHDP).
Michael Holmes, Head of External Contracts at M&Y maintenance and construction shared:
“We’re proud to have been awarded this contract to breathe new life into the property on Ascot Road. At M&Y Maintenance and Construction we pride ourselves on delivering high quality refurbishment work to revitalise buildings and provide safe homes in the local community. We are looking forward to working with Wyre Council to bring these refurbishment plans to life.”
The property will be completely renovated and upon completion, will be put on the market as affordable housing. The renovation work will include green initiatives such as solar panels, insulation and an electrical vehicle charging point to ensure the home is affordable and sustainable from the inside out.
Councillor Le Marinel, Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy & Economic Development said:
“We are extremely proud to be able to offer this programme to our residents. This exciting initiative breathes new life into empty, disused, or dilapidated properties, ultimately transforming them into safe and energy efficient homes for those in need.”
Director of Communities, Marianne Hesketh added:
“This is an innovative way for the Council to turn empty properties into homes for people who ordinarily may struggle to get a foot on the property ladder. Bringing an empty home back into use provides a multitude of benefits to the community. Empty homes can be a blot on the landscape and attract anti-social behaviour, so by transforming this property, not only do we bring a much-needed affordable home to market we also improve the area for local people”.
