A topping out ceremony was celebrated recently at Dixon Clark Court in Islington

The development comprises 41 homes in total, 27 of which are for council tenants.

Cllr Diarmaid Ward, Islington Council’s Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Finance, Planning and Performance, commented: “Everyone deserves a safe, decent, and genuinely affordable place to call home - this is an absolutely vital part of our work to create a more equal Islington.

“We are in the midst of a housing crisis, which is only being made worse for our most vulnerable residents as the cost of living crisis intensifies. We are building 750 more much-needed council homes because we know that these homes change people’s lives.

“I am so pleased to see the progress at Dixon Clark Court, and I look forward to seeing this project completed so that families can start moving in – hopefully as soon as August this year.”

Steve Leakey, Managing Director of Higgins Partnerships, added: “We are pleased to once again be working with Islington Council to deliver much needed new council homes for local residents. This infill development has enabled us to create a new community around an existing residential block along with establishing a new enhanced communal garden space for all residents to enjoy. 

“As part of our commitment to the local community we have also provided a number of apprenticeship opportunities for local residents and are engaging with local schools to promote the wealth of career opportunities available within the construction industry.”