Council delivers new homes for local families in need

The two-bedroom homes in Susans Road were obtained with funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF), a capital grant provided by the government.

Three local families moved into the new homes last week, providing them with stable and comfortable living arrangements.

Councillor Peter Diplock, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: "I am delighted that these new homes are already in use by families who have come to us in desperate need of accommodation.

"We have been doing everything in our power to meet the needs of huge numbers of residents presenting to us as homeless, and using grant funding for this type of accommodation is a key part of our multi-faceted response to the crisis."

Thanks to the council successfully securing LAHF support, these new Susans Road properties bring the number of homes the council has completed through this funding stream to 16, with a further 15 planned.

Councillor Diplock added: "Every new home we deliver is a step towards easing the immense pressure on local families who cannot afford a place to live in Eastbourne, mainly due to the cost-of-living crisis, increased mortgage and rent payments, and no-fault evictions. This is not just about creating shelter; we are committed to providing homes and building a more secure and sustainable future for people in Eastbourne."

The new properties also boast some sustainability features including photovoltaic panels and a designated parking space with an EV charge point, contributing to lower energy costs for families living there and supporting Eastbourne's broader carbon neutral goals.

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