New Houses in Whelley

There are many families across Wigan in need of new homes. This development is very welcome, not just to me but to the families who will now have the chance to see their children grow up in decent housing. I was glad to have the chance to visit with Councillor Ready and meet some very happy families."


Lisa Nandy, MP for Wigan and Cllr Chris Ready Cabinet Member , visited Adactus Housing Association's new development at Durham Street, Wigan. The £7m scheme, which comprises 49 new homes for rent and features a range of energy saving measures, is due for completion in March but some families have already moved in.

The homes replace former local authority flats which were a notorious anti-social behaviour hotspot. Wigan MBC gifted the site to Adactus and the scheme has been developed with almost £3m of grant from the Homes and Communities Agency.

After looking round one of the three bedroom bungalows that have been built for a family with a disabled child, Lisa met Rachel and Gary Irving, who have already moved into one of the new family houses.

Paul Lees, Chief Executive of Adactus Housing Group, said: "We're very pleased to have been able to develop this scheme in partnership with Wigan Council. These new homes will all be let to families from the Council's housing waiting list."

The properties include five 4 bedroom houses and two 3 bedroom bungalows for families with a disabled household member. All the homes have been let to households from Wigan Council's housing waiting list.

Steve Weir, Contracts Manager with Rowlinson Construction said: "The properties have been built to a very high specification and meet Level 3 of the sustainability code for social housing, which means tenants should have very low energy bills."

Chris Ready Cabinet Member and Ward member. Adactus are doing a great job they have transformed the Durham St site, speaking to new tenants is the best way to assess the success of the scheme and everyone we spoke to were over the moon with their new homes

Lisa Nandy There are many families across Wigan in need of new homes. This development is very welcome, not just to me but to the families who will now have the chance to see their children grow up in decent housing. I was glad to have the chance to visit with Councillor Ready and meet some very happy families."