Posted on 05 November 2024
The Lord Mayor of Canterbury celebrates the completion of 189 new affordable homes at our Canterbury Riverside development.
The Lord Mayor officially celebrated the completion of our Canterbury Riverside Development, where we’ve delivered 189 much-needed new homes for local people. The homes are a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership flats and houses. As part of the celebration, the Lord Mayor had a tour of some of the new homes, and met our Neighbourhood Officers responsible for taking care of the development.
In her speech, the Lord Mayor spoke passionately about how the site has been transformed, the importance of affordable housing and the benefits it brings to society. She said:
“I’m delighted that so many affordable homes have been built for local people. This is a great scheme, and part of a much wider regeneration project. The development is a shining example of what can be achieved through working in partnership. It wasn’t so long ago that this was a run down site – I remember it well. It’s amazing how old garages have been turned into so many homes.
“I know that lots of people have already moved into Canterbury Riverside – young and old. I’m really looking forward to watching more people move in and build lives here in this wonderful, historic city.”
Steven Morrice, Hyde’s Development and Sales Director, said:
“We were delighted to have been given the opportunity to be part of this project.
“Hyde, along with our partners, have delivered much needed homes that will contribute to a vibrant community with exciting facilities, on what was originally a run down site. It’s been turned around and is already a vibrant neighbourhood.
“And, as we are also a landlord, our Neighbourhood Officers are looking forward to engaging with the residents in this community now and long into the future.”
The event was also attended by the Lady Mayoress of Canterbury, Hyde colleagues including Neighbourhood Officers for the development and colleagues from our delivery partner, Jenner Contractors Ltd.
There is a marketing suite on site: Dragonfly House, Mayfly Close, Canterbury, CT1 1HS. It’s open Tuesday through to Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm, by appointment only.