A new four-storey £11m development at Berrington Court Extra Care Scheme in Kidderminster has been officially opened.
The additional 65 one- and two-bedroom apartments that make up the second and final phase of Berrington Court is owned and managed by Wyre Forest-based Community Housing, which received over £3.2m of funding from Homes England for the development.
Both phases of the scheme for people aged over 55 were built by EQUANS, with each apartment having been designed to suit the needs of older and vulnerable residents.
To mark the official opening, a ribbon was cut by Berrington residents Sue Houghton, Martin Houghton, and Pat Baker; alongside Matt Cooney, chief executive of Community Housing; and Ann Bennett, chair of Community Housing.
Matt Cooney, chief executive of Community Housing, said: “Berrington Court Extra Care Scheme is a popular development bringing quality, affordable, independent living to the Wyre Forest.
“We are certain that this new addition will be warmly received by residents looking to enjoy modern apartment living, while being part of a happy, thriving community.”
Berrington Court, located on the Silverwoods development in Kidderminster, initially opened with 100 one- and two-bedroom apartments in 2015.
The facility includes a restaurant, cinema area, hair and beauty salon, and café bar.
Bhupinder Gosal, senior manager (SME Provider Management), Homes England, said: “We’re thrilled to have allocated over £3m of funding to Community Housing to complete this wonderful extra care facility.
“With an ageing population that wants to remain independent, while having a friendly community close-by, extra care schemes like Berrington Court are an excellent example of enabling older and vulnerable people to live happy, independent lives.”
Lee Stoneystreet, regional director at EQUANS, said: “Berrington Court is one of the largest independent living schemes in the Wyre Forest area, and we are delighted to have completed the second phase of this development to such a high standard, offering local residents the chance to live in a first-class facility.”
Main image: (L-R, back) Matt Cooney, Sue Houghton, Ann Bennett; (L-R, front) Martin Houghton, Pat Baker
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