POSTED: 10/10/2024
Great Places recently hosted the MP for Stalybridge & Hyde and local councillors on a visit to its recently completed £2.5 million specialist housing development in Stalybridge.
Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, councillors and council officials joined our Chief Executive, Alison Dean and members of the project team on a tour of the development in Corporation Street in the town and met with residents that have recently moved into their completed homes.
The project is one the latest in Great Places’ work in partnership with Tameside Council to bring forward a range of affordable housing options in the borough. Other recent projects include a £3.2m supported living scheme at nearby Grosvenor Street and a £8.9 million affordable housing development at Hollins Grange in Hollingworth.
Built on the former site of Stalybridge Police Station (which closed in 2005), in partnership with Watson, the Corporation Street provides 24 one and two-bedroom apartments across four floors and includes office facilities and a training and activity communal room. The autism-friendly design includes wet rooms throughout, induction hobs, excellent sound proofing, low surface temperature radiators and low-level switches and sockets. A CCTV system, a fire safety system, and a door entry system help ensure customer safety.
The scheme delivers 24-hour/7 days a week care to customers through the Council’s in-house care team. This allows the delivery of support to meet assessed needs for individual customers whilst enabling independence. Customers enjoy their own self-contained apartment but can also access the shared activity room/kitchen and engage with other members of the community.
Corporation Street was designed in conjunction with Tameside Adult Social Care commissioners, applying learning from other Great Places specialist schemes and new build schemes in Tameside. Great Places has a strong working relationship with Tameside Adult Social Care commissioners and is also working with the council on a specialist mental health scheme at Grosvenor Street in Stalybridge.
Commenting on the visit Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds, MP for Stalybridge & Hyde and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, said:
I’m delighted to have had the opportunity to see the progress being made by Great Places Housing Group in delivering much-needed specialist housing in Tameside. The development at Corporation Street is an excellent example of how collaboration between local authorities and housing providers can create high-quality homes that cater to the diverse needs of our community.
It’s heartening to meet residents who are already benefiting from these new homes, and I look forward to seeing more such initiatives that contribute to the well-being and independence of my constituents.
Alison Dean, our Chief Executive, added:
We were delighted to have the opportunity to host the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds and local councillors on a visit to one of our latest developments in Tameside.
The project at Corporation Street exemplifies our commitment to providing high-quality, affordable homes that meet the diverse needs of our communities.
The collaboration with Tameside Council has been instrumental in bringing this development to fruition, and we’re proud to see the positive impact it’s already having on residents’ lives.
At Great Places, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, comfortable, and supportive place to call home, and we will continue to work tirelessly to make this a reality across the borough.
Rob Watson, director at Watson, added :
This project is an excellent opportunity to provide much-needed specialist homes for supported living in Stalybridge. We’re proud to partner with Great Places Housing Group and Tameside Council to enhance local residents’ independence and wellbeing, meeting both current and future community needs.
By transforming this derelict site, we’re breathing new life into the area. This development will play a key role in Stalybridge’s regeneration, contributing to local economic growth and creating a positive impact across Tameside.
