Brent Council, working in partnership with Wates Residential, celebrated the structural completion of Zephaniah House, an important step toward delivering 54 new affordable homes on the former Ujima House site in Wembley.
The milestone was marked at an event attended by Tom Copley, London’s Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, and Krupesh Hirani, London Assembly member for Brent and Harrow.
Zephaniah House forms part of the wider Wembley Housing Zone, which also includes the Cecil Avenue development, which will bring 237 new homes, including 84 affordable homes. Together, these two major projects will deliver 291 new homes, alongside commercial and community spaces, contributing to long-term regeneration across Wembley.
These schemes are delivering substantial social value for Brent residents, with 362 local people having worked on the project to date. Wates Residential has already provided £129,000 in Community Chest grants, with £300,000 to be delivered over the course of the regeneration programme.
Cllr Teo Benea, cabinet member for regeneration, planning and property, said: “Reaching this milestone at Zephaniah House is a real achievement and a reminder of why this work matters so much. Building new affordable homes is among the most important things we do as a council because it changes lives for years to come. A decent, genuinely affordable home gives families security, dignity and a foundation for people to put down roots in their community. At a time when too many families are being held back by the housing crisis, this is how we tackle inequality and build a fairer Brent.”
Cllr Fleur Donnelly Jackson, cabinet member for housing, said: “We have always been clear that our ambition is to deliver as many affordable homes as we can. Zephaniah House will help reduce our waiting list and give families the chance to live in high-quality homes within their own community. This is what it looks like when a council commits to tackling the housing crisis head-on.”
Pip Prongué, executive managing director, Wates Residential, said: “Delivering at this pace is a fantastic achievement in a period when housing delivery has been difficult across the sector, and it reflects the commitment of everyone involved. Our partnership with Brent Council is a major part of this success. We share a clear ambition for Wembley, and that shared focus is helping us create places where communities can thrive.”
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