A mother in Wolverhampton has described the relief of no longer sharing a bedroom with her daughter after relocating to a newly built council house. Lucy Whetton recently moved into one of the latest 17 council homes completed in the Penn area, on Waveney Gardens.
The development includes a mix of properties: two one-bedroom bungalows, two two-bedroom bungalows, four two-bedroom houses, and nine three-bedroom houses. Ms Whetton now resides in one of the three-bedroom homes alongside her 19-year-old son and daughter.
She explained, “I have two children, a son who is 19, and a daughter. I desperately needed a three-bedroom home as I was previously living in a two-bedroom flat.”
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“The children love it here. I finally have my own space, and my daughter no longer has to share a bedroom with me. The area feels very safe, and the kids enjoy playing outside.”
City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing and Assets, Councillor Steve Evans, praised the completion of the new homes. “It is fantastic to see these new homes completed and being handed over to local residents. This development offers a variety of high-quality, energy-efficient homes for affordable rent, meeting local demand and ensuring people have access to safe and sustainable housing.”
He continued, “Working alongside our partners and utilising modern construction techniques, we are committed to delivering new council homes that strengthen communities and improve residents' quality of life in Wolverhampton.”
The homes were constructed by developer Morro Partnerships Limited using modern timber frame methods and sustainable building practices. Each house boasts a high energy efficiency rating and is equipped with air source heat pumps, solar panels, and battery storage systems, which help occupants reduce their energy bills.
A spokesperson for City of Wolverhampton Council added, “The project was supported by a contribution exceeding £1 million from Homes England, facilitating the provision of more high-quality council housing within the city.”
Gavin Ward, West Midlands Operations Director at Morro Partnerships, commented, “Delivering sustainable homes and supporting community growth is our core focus. Choosing timber frame construction for this scheme accelerated delivery and enhanced energy efficiency, making the homes more cost-effective for residents. We take building for the future seriously and are proud to collaborate with the council to provide much-needed homes in the area.”