£12 million Lighthouse View project in Fleetwood finally complete

Work has now finished on the Lighthouse View extra care development on the corner Chatsworth Avenue and Wansbeck Avenue, which is one of Regenda Homes' flagship projects.

The project was hit by the double blow of the original construction firm going into liquidation weeks before completion, followed by the coronavirus lockdown, but almost 12 months on the doors are finally open.

The scheme will provide 72 high quality, one and two bedroom apartments for people aged over 55 who may need additional support but are also able to live independently.

Regenda says Lighthouse View will offer more than just new apartments.

There will be access to care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as well as treatment rooms, a hair salon, restaurant and an outdoor exercise area.

 It is the first extra care scheme of its type in Fleetwood, and the housing group says residents can have the overall service tailored to individual needs over time.

This will allow residents to stay in their home, with the necessary support, for as long as possible without the need to move to a nursing home in the future. 

Stephanie Harrison, executive director of operations and customer services at Regenda Homes, said: “I am delighted that we’re finally ready to welcome residents into their new home.  

“Lighthouse View will provide high quality, safe and secure homes for older people who want to enjoy their independence with care and support available when they need it. 

"There is a real lack of this type of housing across the country and I’m so proud that we can bring these much-needed homes to Wyre. 

“I would like to wish Lighthouse View residents the very best in their new home.” 

The ambitious housing scheme was planned in partnership with Wyre Council, Lancashire County Council, and the Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) around five years ago but then faced another delay after the Government put a moratorium on supported housing projects.

Garry Payne, chief executive of Wyre Council, said: “We are incredibly proud to work in partnership with Regenda to deliver these much needed homes to residents of Fleetwood. These new homes will provide great quality and secure homes for older residents.”

The handover of Lighthouse View was delayed due to the principal contractor, Bardsley Construction, entering administration in 2019.

As work was due to restart, Covid-19 hit, closing construction sites across the UK and affecting the supply chain. 

Lighthouse View is part of Regenda Homes’ 10 Year Vision for Fleetwood, which aims to regenerate and transform the area and provide health, wellbeing, employment and skills opportunities.