Councillor Sylvia Russell's Personal Blog

Welcome to my blog†

My name is Sylvia Russell, Teignbridge District Councillor and Conservative Member for Teignmouth East Ward - part of Teignbridge District Council, in South Devon.

The purpose of this site is to try and keep you informed about my role and provide you with information about developments in Teignbridge District Council and our local Ward of Teignmouth East.

My committee responsibilities with the Council include Overview & Scrutiny, Development Control and Regulatory & Appeals committees.

Chairman of the Council 2009-2010

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

New Homes - New Start

Working to provide affordable homes in South Devon has many challenges. Wages in the South West are below the national average and it is very difficult for families to find the necessary funds to afford a home. A partnership with Sanctuary Group, the Homes and Communities Agency and Teignbridge District Council has enabled 73 high quality flats and apartments to be developed at Whitelake Place , Newton Abbot providing a mixture of high quality, general rented and shared ownership accommodation, ideal for local people looking to find affordable homes in the area. I was invited to unveil a plaque at the opening of this prestigious addition to our housing stock which gives a much needed boost to the Council's housing provision in this sought after part of Devon.

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