More affordable homes in Derby

Despite the inclement weather, Councillor Mr Robert Troup, Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Protection from Derby City Council sliced the ceremonial ribbon with a flourish as he announced the completion of Friendship’s new housing development in Palmerston Street, situated close to the heart of Derby.

Guests at the ceremony were brought in from the rain and treated to a guided tour of the new properties which, are ‘secured by design’ and achieved an Eco Standard ‘very good’ rating.

Friendship’s Managing Director, Jonathan Driffill said “The scheme has been a pleasure to deliver, with no complications to speak of.” He thanked everyone involved for their contribution and celebrated the working partnership with Derby City Council.   He said “With another development for 39 units underway in Ashbourne Road, this demonstrates our commitment to providing high quality, affordable homes for local people.”

Cllr Troup commented “It has been a personal ambition of mine to see more affordable housing in the area and I am delighted to see this development come to fruition and look forward to seeing many more.”

About the development:

• Working in partnership with Derby City Council and Longhurst Group’s development team, the scheme was built by contractors McInerney Homes;
• The scheme secured a Housing Corporation grant contribution of £1 million;
• Consists of 22 units – 16 rented and 6 shared ownership properties (6 x 4 bed houses /  12 x 2 bed flats / 4 x 1 bed flats);
• Built on a former Brownfield site;
• It has greatly improved the look and aesthetics of the surrounding area;
• The properties are ‘Secured by Design’.  This includes security gates, thief resistant locks and intruder alarms;
• A ‘Very Good’ standard of Eco Homes has also been achieved on the scheme;
• The houses have water butts and sheds.