Yahoo News 'We're happy living here' - Families loving life on new Stoke-on-Trent estate
More than 150 families have moved into homes on one of Stoke-on-Trent's newest estates. The Hollington Grange estate in Fegg Hayes has been built on the site of the former Chatterley Whitfield sports ground, off Biddulph Road.
Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has worked with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to develop the land into a 157-home estate complete with a children’s play area. Thirty-nine properties have been acquired by the city council as part of its commitment to ensuring decent homes for all.
It comes as Staffordshire Police last week secured a three-month closure order to remove a nuisance tenant from a property on Buckthorn Drive.
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Councillor Chris Robinson, cabinet member for housing and planning, said: "This site has been redundant for many years so I'm pleased it has been re-developed into much-needed new housing, and it's fantastic to see so many young families and first-time buyers moving on to the estate from inside and outside of the city.
"These new homes are another example of what can be achieved through partnership working and a shared ambition to deliver decent, high-quality homes in Stoke-on-Trent. They will also play an important part in helping us to ensure all our residents have safe and warm places to live in and thrive."
The houses range from three and four-bedroom detached, semi-detached and mews-style properties. Almost all of the homes have now been sold.
Paul Cliff, 56, is one of the residents on the estate. The dad-of-two lives in a three bedroom house in Spindle Close with his wife, Susan.
Paul told StokeonTrentLive: "We are happy living here. There is a good community spirit on the estate. People look after their houses. We are lucky we live in a cul de sac."
Councillor David Mountford, ward councillor for Great Chell and Packmoor, added: "The Hollington Grange development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to address the housing shortage we are currently experiencing, and make sure homes are decent for families.
"We know that families with stable and affordable housing are better equipped to invest in their local businesses and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the local area, so it is imperative that we acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of Keepmoat Homes to deliver affordable homes.
"Together we can work towards a future where everyone, regardless of where they come from, has a place to call home."
