Mum-of-four given ‘new world’ after receiving keys to new state-of-the-art Oldham council house

A mum who has been given the keys to a brand new ‘state-of-the-art’ council house in Oldham says it’s given her family a ‘whole new world’. 

Oldham council has bought 19 eco-friendly, five-bedroom properties in Primrose Bank to provide affordable homes in the borough. 

Each home features ‘world-leading’ renewable energy equipment including photovoltaic solar panels and modern electric heating.

Louise is one of the first residents to move in, and the mum-of-four said the new home has changed her and her children’s future, adding: “You have given us a new world literally. 

“We were previously living in a top floor two-bedroom maisonette – it was cramped, nobody had their own space and I had even had to convert the utility room into a bedroom.

“Our new home is a kingdom. It has opened up so many opportunities for my family and for my children to thrive and prosper. It is amazing and it will change our lives.”

The homes on Ashton Road and Lee Street are being let at affordable rent, up to 80% of market rent. 

Councillor Hannah Roberts, cabinet member for housing said: “We are so happy to see the first families moving into their new homes and we wish them every happiness for the future.

“These homes will make a real difference to the lives of local families for many years.

“With more properties coming forward, I urge anyone on the council’s housing register who needs a home of this type, to keep an eye out for the property advert and bid.”