Great Yarmouth: £3m development of council flats completed

The 14-month £3m development of 18 single-bedroom properties on Jubilee Court on Nelson Road North was completed yesterday (July 10).

Great Yarmouth borough mayor Penny Carpenter officially opened the project at a ceremony attended by councillors, officers and people in charge of the development.

Great Yarmouth Borough Mayor Penny Carpenter led the opening ceremony of Jubilee Court on Monday. Picture - Sonya Duncan (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Ms Carpenter said: "The new homes are named Jubilee Court, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne and a nod to the nearby Royal Britannia Crescent, which was named for the Golden Jubilee. 

"We stand here today not only to unveil a physical structure but to embrace a vision of inclusivity, sustainability, and the profound belief in the importance of providing safe and affordable housing for all."

Members of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Broadland Housing and H Smith of Honingham attended the opening ceremony at Jubilee Court. Picture - Sonya Duncan (Image: Sonya Duncan)

The flats, which are 50sqm in size, are aimed at single people and couples without children. The interiors were designed to be comfortable, light and energy efficient.

Residents have access to a private garden, wildflower meadow and onsite parking.

A living room inside a Jubilee Court property. Picture - Sonya Duncan (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Emma Flaxman-Taylor, the council's portfolio holder for housing, health and communities, said: "It is superb we've got these lovely properties finished to a very high standard. 

"The homes are beautiful, and they are in such a lovely area of town.

"I am also incredibly pleased these properties have been classed with a B energy efficiency rating."

Ms Flaxman-Taylor said all 18 homes had been allocated, with tenants moving in next week.

Labour councillors Michael Jeal, Jade Martin, Bernard Williamson and Trevor Wainwright in front of the completed Jubilee Court. Picture - Great Yarmouth Labour (Image: Great Yarmouth Labour)

Central and Northgate ward councillor Jade Martin said she hoped Jubilee Court would be the first of many more such developments in the borough.

She said: "I am proud Central and Northgate was chosen to complete the biggest council housing scheme in nearly 20 years. 

"It’s been incredible to see this project take shape from start to finish. These will be a perfect starter home for residents. 

"I hope they will be very happy in their new home."

The courtyard of Jubilee Court. (Image: Sonya Duncan)