St George’s Park development in Hornchurch sees residents move in.

Residents are moving into their new homes at St George’s Park.

Last week, Havering’s Leader of the Council, Councillor Ray Morgon was joined by other councillors and members of Mercury Land Holdings, to visit the new properties and welcome the first residents to their homes.

The 14 homes built for affordable rent are part of the wider block of one and two bedroom apartments, which also include 18 shared ownership and four homes for direct sale (leasehold). The Council’s wholly owned development company, Mercury Land Holdings, project managed the delivery of the new homes in partnership with Bellway.

The homes are surrounded by green open space, but within easy access of the town centre and Hornchurch Station, providing easy access into London and surrounding areas. This development will appeal to families, with good schools in the area, and for those taking their first steps on the property ladder. The apartment block is named after Pilot Officer John Flewelling Soden, who was part of the 603 Squadron at RAF Hornchurch, and the road, Ratten Close, is named after John Richard Ratten, who commanded 453 Squadron and flew as part of the Hornchurch Wing during World War II.

The Council rents out just over 9,420 council homes in Havering, while other registered providers of social housing provide around 4,300 more. Demand for social housing in Havering significantly exceeds the number of properties available. In the financial year 2022/23, only two in every 10 households on the housing register had a realistic prospect of securing social housing.

L-R Rebecca Letchford, Shouaibul Islam,Councillor Paul MGeary, Christopher Hobbs, Councillor Ray Morgon, James Wallis, Councillor Graham Williamson, and Garry Green.

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