A RIBBON-CUTTING ceremony marked the official opening of Raglan Housing’s development in Great Western Road, Chard.

The company has built 56 affordable rental and shared ownership homes, and completed the remaining 11 homes last month.

There is a mix of 41 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes for affordable rent and 14 two and three-bedroom houses for shared ownership.

Raglan Board deputy chairman Paull Robthan said: “There is a real need in the District for quality and comfortable affordable homes like these which create strong, sustainable and thriving communities that help fuel and drive economic growth.

“We are delighted to have been able to work closely with our partners South Somerset District Council and Brookvale Homes to deliver these homes and we are grateful for their support.”

 

Pictured: CHARD Mayor Cllr Jenny Kenton opens the new homes. From left are Matthew Crucefix, Raglan business development manager; Paull Robathan, Raglan board member; Nicky Garcia, Housing Officer; Cllr Jenny Kenton, the Mayor of Chard; Richard Stevenson, Raglan business development director; Deputy Mayor, Cllr Garry Shortland; Cllr Cathie Morrison, Chard Town Council; Louise Field, acting housing development Officer for SSDC and Ms Atwood.