Cabinet Secretary opens HHP’s new Stornoway development
Twelve new flats built by Lewis Builders on the site of the former Stag Bakeries.
Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government Aileen Campbell MSP visited the Outer Hebrides on 18 April 2019. As part of her visit, she officially opened Hebridean Housing Partnership’s new development at Stag Road, Stornoway.
are now named Langley Apartments. The name was suggested by Stornoway Historical Society to commemorate the late Abraham Langley, a former town councillor, Bayhead Sub-Postmaster, and a prime mover in the creation of the Lewis Retirement Centre. Tenants will be able to move in to their new homes on 23 April 2019.
The development cost £1.3 million with £868,000 of funding from Scottish Government grant.
HHP’s Chairman, Norman Macleod said: “It is a pleasure to attend the opening today and see the difference HHP has made on Stag Road. The former bakery was disused for a significant period of time, and I am delighted to see HHP and Lewis Builders transform the site to provide high-quality, affordable homes in a high-demand area.”
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Communities and Housing Committee Chair Kenny John MacLeod said: “On behalf of the Comhairle, we are delighted to see the transformation of Stag Road with this development and thank Ms Campbell for officially opening Langley Apartments today. We also thank Stornoway Historical Society for suggesting such a fitting name for the development and ensuring Abraham Langley’s name will live on in the area he worked in as Sub-Postmaster and supported as town councillor.
“This is another example of successful partnership working between the Comhairle, HHP and TIG, with support from the Scottish Government.”
Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government Aileen Campbell said: “I am delighted to officially open these new homes today. Everyone deserves a warm, safe place to call home. It gives people a sense of belonging and creates strong, connected communities.
“Housing is a priority for our government, and we’ve set an ambitious target to deliver 50,000 affordable homes by 2021, with at least 35,000 of these being for social rent. This is backed by £3 billion – the single biggest investment in, and delivery of, affordable housing since devolution.”