Government minister visits New Forest housing scheme
The visit on Thursday, July 31, was to see New Forest District Council's work on housing and homelessness.
The visit began at Penman House in Totton, the council's first development to meet the Future Homes Standard, which opened in January.
Councillor Steve Davies said: "The baroness was keenly interested in how government policies were being implemented by councils like ours.
"Penman House is the pinnacle of our strategic approach to deliver both new affordable housing and greater energy efficiency in our tenants' homes.
"With 11 of the 12 flats meeting EPC A, our tenants all benefit from lower energy bills and enjoy the measures which prevent condensation and mould.
"I was pleased to convey to the baroness how this council has the skills and ability to respond to government regulation for the benefit of our tenants."
Baroness Taylor said: "I was really pleased to visit New Forest District Council's new and innovative social housing scheme at Penman House, Totton, and speak to tenants about living in new energy-efficient homes."
Councillor Cleary said: "We were very pleased to welcome Baroness Taylor to the New Forest today."
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