Affordable and Sustainable Housing 2022-09-08
2022-09-08
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The Church's Coming Home report highlighted the need to address housing shortages. The question arises from a desire to utilise church-owned land more effectively.
What steps is the Church taking to provide affordable, sustainable housing on its land?
Following the Church's “Coming Home” report, a new national housing association is being established to utilise Church-owned land for developing more affordable homes where feasible. Additionally, pod homes are being considered to house vulnerable people temporarily.
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The demolition of St Elizabeth's church in Eastbourne created an opportunity for development, but the community has mixed feelings about its future use. The local council is working on finding appropriate housing schemes.
Understandably, there were mixed feelings when the original St Elizabeth's church in Eastbourne's old town had to be demolished, but the church community moved next door and is thriving. Demolition created a significant site in a prime location in a town where housing development opportunities are few and far between. May I ask my hon. Friend what progress has been made in order to realise the potential on the site?
St Elizabeth's Eastbourne was due for demolition in 2019 because the building was unsafe, and I am pleased that the congregation are thriving in their new location. We are now looking to find a new home for the Hans Feibusch murals from the crypt, which are splendid according to photographs seen. We are working with the local council, developers and the local community to find an appropriate housing scheme for this site.
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