New Housing Scheme for Henley on Thames

A new affordable, energy efficient housing scheme has recently been opened by MP John Howell in the Henley area.

The homes have been specially designed to be fitted with eco-friendly measures including uPVC windows and insulation. There are a total of 29 affordable homes, some of which are rented, and some are sold in a partnership scheme with Soha.

Mr Howell stated that there are many people ‘urgently looking for homes in Henley’ and that this new scheme should be celebrated.

Howell added that the economic climate means that fewer new homes are being developed, which is what makes this scheme ‘brilliant’. The impact on the town will be considerable, especially since the project makes use of a number of eco friendly measures, such as double glazing.

Cabinet member for housing at South Oxfordshire District Council, Dorothy Brown, stated that the council is prioritising energy efficient housing, and that this new development is a great step considering there is currently a shortage of eco friendly homes.

The shortage of land in the area means that ‘innovative’ methods of building homes that are still eco friendly are welcomed, according to Brown.

Elizabeth Hodgkin, the Mayor of Henley, also commented, stating that the scheme was great for helping out younger people who need a place to live. It also means that the council can promote more energy efficient techniques, using the latest available technologies.