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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New housing development in Leigh Sinton taking shape
A new housing development is taking shape. The 52-home project is being built in Leigh Sinton, and was visited recently by Councillor John Gallagher, leader of Malvern Hills District Council. Named The Hamlet, the development is located off the A4103 and will offer a mix of two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes in detached, semi-detached, and terraced designs. Cllr Gallagher said: "It was a pleasure to visit this important development and see first-hand the work that is going into delivering these much-needed homes. "It's always great to see developments that are meeting the housing needs across the Malvern Hills district and are being delivered by a local homebuilder. "I look forward to seeing the development blossom into a great place to live and somewhere the Malvern Hills residents can thrive." He was welcomed to the site by Colin Cole, CEO of Lioncourt Homes, along with site manager Ben Hingley and health, safety, and environment manager Rob Brown. The development includes 15 affordable homes, available through social rent and shared ownership schemes, with the remaining properties for sale on the open market. More than £350,000 in Section 106 contributions will be invested in the community, supporting education, transport, public spaces, children's play areas, healthcare, and green infrastructure such as parks and allotments. Mr Cole said: "We were delighted to welcome Cllr Gallagher to The Hamlet to showcase the progress being made in delivering these significant homes for Leigh Sinton. "As a five-star homebuilder and a Worcester-based company, we are proud to be meeting the growing demand for homes of all tenures while supporting the economy through investment and employment. "We are committed to delivering developments that provide much-needed housing but also blend seamlessly into their charming locations." Lioncourt Homes recently received a five-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders' Federation (HBF) for the 11th consecutive year. The company currently has homes available at The Green in Rushwick and Martley Fields in Martley, with The Hamlet expected to be completed in 2027.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Oswestry D-Day veteran celebrates 106th birthday
A D-Day veteran from Oswestry has celebrated his 106th Cole served for five years in the Royal Air Force sea rescue - starting in worked 40-hour shifts and assisted in the Dunkirk evacuations, D-Day and VE celebration was held at the social cafe inside the veterans' orthopaedic centre at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. Despite his years flying over the sea and rescuing soldiers, Mr Cole could never his military career, he began teaching at Oswestry Church of England School, and specialised in helping children with special educational needs to asked the secret to his long life, Mr Cole said it was down to his "misspent youth."Lt Col Carl Meyer, clinical lead for the veteran's orthopaedic service, said it was an honour to celebrate the occasion."He's an incredible man with a remarkable story, and we were proud to host an event that brought together so many people to recognise his life and service."Events like this remind us of the importance of community, connection, and celebrating the contributions of our veterans." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Construction begins on new 52 home development between Worcester and Malvern
FIFTY-TWO new homes are now being built in a village between Worcester and Malvern almost nine months after they were approved. Lioncourt Homes has started work on the new housing development known as The Hamlet. The development sits off the A4103 and will be made up of a variety of detached, semi-detached and terraced homes with two, three, four, or five bedrooms. Colin Cole, CEO of Lioncourt Homes, said: "We are proud to have started work on this important development for Leigh Sinton, where our investment into the community and supporting the local economy through strong partnerships is just as significant as delivering high-quality homes. "The Hamlet is ideally located close to the village centre and will provide much-needed new housing for first-time buyers, families, commuters, downsizers and more, all while complementing the area and its unique character." Malvern Hills District Council approved the development in September 2024 on a 3.3-hectare plot of 'relatively flat agricultural land'. The development consists of 37 homes which will be available on the open market, while 15 are earmarked as affordable homes through social rent and shared ownership. £350,000 will be contributed to the local area thanks to Section 106 funding, which mitigates the negative impacts new developments can have on local infrastructure. More: David Beckham wins neighbour battle over £6m Cotswolds estate plans More: The 'scenic' Worcestershire postcode named among Britain's most expensive Much of this will finance education and school transport; however, funding will also cover community transport, NHS provisions, and public spaces, which will see surrounding areas of Leigh Sinton converted into sports and recreational facilities, children's play areas, parks, gardens, allotments, and cemeteries. Lioncourt Homes is also responsible for the construction of new developments in other Worcestershire villages, including The Green, Rushwick, and Martley Fields, Martley. Mr Cole added: "This marks another step in our journey as a Worcestershire homebuilder delivering on quality, affordability, sustainability, and more for local people."
