Brighton Begins Transformation of Office Building into Flats
Work is underway to convert an old office into 11 new council flats in Brighton
Brighton, UK, Housing, Council Homes, Apartments
Brighton: Exciting news! They’re turning an old office building into flats right in the heart of the city. The council is kicking off this project to create 11 new homes.
Located at Palace Place, these will be one-bedroom apartments aimed at helping those in need of housing. It’s a great way to make use of a space that was just sitting there.
Work started back in January, and they expect the new homes to be ready by the end of the year. It’s nice to see a building that used to be residential getting a fresh start.
This project is part of the council’s Hidden Homes initiative, which aims to turn unused spaces into quality homes. They’re really focused on making these apartments energy-efficient, which is a big plus for future residents.
One of the apartments will even be wheelchair accessible, showing that they’re thinking about everyone’s needs. The council will manage these flats, providing temporary housing until people find permanent homes.
Labour councillor Gill Williams mentioned that this is just one of many efforts to boost housing in the city. They’re working hard to reduce reliance on private rentals by offering more council-managed options.
It’s all part of a broader plan to increase the number of council homes in Brighton. They’re also buying back homes lost to the ‘right to buy’ scheme, which is a smart move.
Overall, it’s a positive step for the community, and I can’t wait to see how these new apartments turn out!