Laying the Foundations

​Groundbreaking!
The newly elected mayor, Penny Lewis, dons helmet and hi-viz and digs the first trench: One small step in a build, one great stride in bringing almshouses for local people to Budleigh Salterton.
 
Tuesday the 27th of May has been Digger Day, a red letter day for the project to bring almshouses for local people to Budleigh Salterton and its surrounding villages. Planning permission had been granted and the site cleared, and on Digger Day foundations were laid by the newly elected mayor, Penny Lewis, cheered on by long term volunteer supporters of the project. The day was, in every sense, groundbreaking.
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Sited next to Seachange, the health and wellbeing hub, the almshouses will receive their first residents in early 2026.
 
"I was delighted to celebrate the next phase to build the Alms Houses by The Shandford Trust, I hope residents will add their support to this worthwhile endeavour." 
​Budleigh Salterton Mayor Cllr Penny Lewis