A development of 20 council homes is now ready for tenants to move in. Lancer Court in Eastbourne includes one four-bedroom and five three-bedroom houses and 14 one and two bedroom apartments. All the new properties, funded by Homes England and the Brownfield Release Fund, are allocated to support families on the council’s housing register and those in temporary accommodation.
Eight old properties in “various states of dilapidation” were demolished on the site to make way for the new homes. Councillor Peter Diplock, Eastbourne Borough Council's cabinet member for housing, said: “Lancer Court is a stunning council development that will help transform the lives of local people. “All the properties are built to the highest standards, alongside a host of the latest sustainability features.
“At a time when we are dealing with unprecedented financial challenges due to the homelessness crisis, it is a proud moment to see these outstanding council homes opened.” Read more: Inside 'exceptional' homes and architecture projects scooping awards Lancer Court has a biosolar roof that will generate clean energy for the homes and communal areas, with Solshare technology maximising solar performance. Nine EV charging points are ready for the new tenants to use in the communal parking area.
The houses have air source heat pumps as well as solar panels and off-road parking. The four-bed house has been fully adapted for a wheelchair user with a through floor lift, wet room, rise an.