15-02-2025
Building work starts on new homes for adults with additional needs in Bury
A new supported housing scheme for adults with additional needs is being built in Bury.
Irwell Valley Homes has begun construction on the Willow Street development, which will provide 13 homes for adults with physical and/or sensory disabilities, learning disabilities, and autism.
The project is a joint effort with the council and Persona Care and Support.
The £3.3m development will allow residents to live independently, with access to 24-hour support.
It will complement the services of neighbouring Queensberry Place, which has supported people with additional needs for 22 years.
Sasha Deepwell, chief executive of Irwell Valley Homes, said: "Supported housing provides a vital service to the people in our society who need the most support, from survivors of domestic abuse to young people leaving care.
"It helps people to live well, with independence and dignity, in their communities, and makes considerable savings for the public purse.
"These alarming findings make us more determined than ever to move forward with new supported housing for those who need it.
"Here in Bury, the development at Willow Street will help people access the housing they need, closer to their loved ones and community."
Funding has been provided by Homes England, which has invested £1.3 million, and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which provided £260,000 from its Brownfield Development Fund.
Council leader, Cllr Eamonn O'Brien, said: "It's essential that there is a range of housing options in Bury so that residents have a real choice over where they live and the type of home that is most suitable for their needs.
"This development in Willow Street provides much-needed accommodation for people who need additional support, and I am sure it will be extremely popular and welcome."
The development is being built on the site of a former food processing unit, which was demolished at the end of last year.
