Councillor Claire Holland, the Leader of Lambeth Council, said: “We are determined to build the council homes Lambeth residents desperately need. Too many families in our borough are living in overcrowded or unsuitable housing and delivering new social rent homes like these is essential to tackling the housing crisis.
“This project at Fenwick Place shows how we are making the best use of council land to deliver modern, high-quality homes that local people can genuinely afford, while ensuring existing residents benefit first.
“It was also deeply moving to mark the completion of these homes alongside Billy Cox’s family and the local community. Naming one of the new buildings in honour of Billy Cox ensures he will always be remembered as part of this community.”
The development features 27 new council homes in two new residential buildings, providing a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes, including wheelchair-accessible flats, alongside secure cycle parking, refuse facilities and landscaped gardens.
The new homes have been designed to high sustainability standards, helping reduce energy costs for residents and supporting Lambeth’s climate ambitions. Features include air source heat pumps, solar panels, native planting within communal gardens and secure cycle storage to promote sustainable travel.
The homes are now ready for occupation, with residents set to start moving in soon. Through a Local Lettings Plan, priority has been given to residents with the greatest housing need already living on the Fenwick Estate.
Councillor Danny Adilypour, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Investment and New Homes at Lambeth Council, added: “Every new council home we deliver helps transform lives and gives residents the security of a stable home.
“Fenwick Place replaces older housing with larger, modern homes that better meet the needs of local families while providing energy-efficient homes that will benefit residents, including those with disabilities, for many years to come.
“We are determined to keep delivering more council homes across Lambeth so that more people can access safe, secure and affordable housing.”
The project has also supported local jobs, skills and training opportunities for Lambeth residents during construction. This includes 14 job starts for Lambeth residents, including an apprenticeship opportunity, 10 bespoke training activities for young people, six WorkSmart careers activities and 12 work experience placements for students and young people.
