A HOUSEBUILDER says a new development in Handsacre will see a £600,000 investment in local infrastructure.
Walton Homes is building properties as part of the Acresford Park scheme.
It will see the Lichfield-based housebuilder commit more than £400,000 towards new primary school places, almost £130,000 for leisure provision, £30,000 for highways and £35,000 to fund a new visitor engagement officer at Cannock Chase.
Sarah Summerton, director at Walton Homes, said:
“As a family business we have been dedicated to providing homes, jobs and services to our local community for more than 40 years.
“We are thrilled our exciting plans for contributing to the Acresford Park area are now confirmed and look forward to seeing the community projects take shape.”
The latest phase of the Acresford Park development has been launched with 41 properties available, including bungalows. Prices start at £259,500.
All very well but do Walton Homes really think this is a fair deal. I don’t!
Walton Homes are continually trying to avoid their obligation to provide 25% affordable social rented homes, which is much needed in Armitage with Handsacre. Currently we see 18 empty homes built for social rented accommodation andstill Walton Homes seek a variation to avoid to provide a total of 25% social rented on this development. This makes me very angry indeed and I urge Walton Homes to stop trying to avoid this situation, as it’s such a slap in the face of my constituents who want to live and stay in Handsacre where they have been brought up and wish to continue to live.