The family of a former clergyman will officially unveil a plaque in his memory this week after a new development of affordable homes was named in his honour.
Clibbon Court, in Great Cornard, near Sudbury, will provide 11 homes for affordable rent and 12 homes for shared ownership, including a three-bed wheelchair-adapted bungalow for a local family.
Clibbon Court is named after Canon Clibbon, a well-known member of the local community around the time of the Second World War.
The homes have been built on the site of the Clibbon House sheltered housing scheme after it was identified for redevelopment by Babergh District Council’s Housing Panel.
The development was made possible after Babergh donated the land to Flagship Housing Group, which in turn secured Housing Corporation funding, because Sudbury and Great Cornard have some of the highest demands for affordable housing.
Alderman Mrs Mary Hawgood, the Canon's daughter, will unveil the plaque.
Ian Tippett, Babergh’s Strategic Housing Manager, said: “Babergh is committed to developing affordable housing opportunities within the district because we know demand from local people is high.
“We are delighted with this latest development at Clibbon Court and are sure it will be a fantastic addition to the local community.
“This is another example of Babergh using existing housing stock that was no longer fit-for-purpose and turning it into a brilliant opportunity for local people to be able to afford a rental or shared ownership property.”
And Doug Malins, head of business development at Flagship Housing Group, added: “This superb housing scheme at Clibbon Court will continue to meet the needs of local people by providing affordable homes for rent, and for sale on a shared ownership and shared equity basis.
“We hope all the residents will enjoy their new homes.”
Local members, residents, and representatives from Babergh and Flagship will be at the opening ceremony, which will take place at 3.30pm on Friday, June 20th, along with several members of Canon Clibbon’s family. ENDS
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