A new housing development, named in memory of a late parish council chairman, has been opened.
Cyril Hawkins Close – a development of council homes in North Weald – was officially opened by Epping Forest District Council chairman, Helen Kane.
The 12 two and three-bedroom homes were built on a former garage site and named in honour of one of North Weald’s greatest community supporters, Cyril Hawkins.
His widow Shirley cut the ribbon as guest of honour, along with councillor for housing Holly Whitbread and some of the residents now living in the houses.
The new development forms part of phase three of the council’s housebuilding programme which aims to provide around 300 new affordable rented homes by 2024. These homes will supplement the existing stock of around 6500 properties and help house some of the 1,500 people living within the district and waiting for a home on the housing register.
Cyril Hawkins, who died in 2017, was chairman of North Weald Bassett Parish Council for 11 years and an active member in the North Weald Bassett and Thornwood Common community for many more.
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