Douglas Borough Council’s new sheltered housing complex, Hazel Court in Pulrose, was officially opened by His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Stan Cain JP on Friday February 27th.

The 38-unit complex represents a further partnership between the Council and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Unveiling a plaque marking the occasion His Worship said it was encouraging to see a new building development in Pulrose and wished the tenants well in their new homes. Housing and Property Chairman Councillor David Ashford added that Hazel Court was ‘a marvellous project’ that was what sheltered housing in the 21st century should be – a complex that reflected residents’ needs. It was, he said, ‘the way forward in independent living’.

Hazel Court resident Gillian Fayle

The unveiling completed, the civic party, which included the Mayoress, Mrs Sheila Cain, Council Leader Councillor David Christian MBE JP, Council members and Health and Social Care Minister Howard Quayle MHK, was able to view a number of soon-to-be occupied apartments and meet with some of the tenants.

The Mayor and Mayoress with Hazel Court resident Margaret Watson

Hazel Court resident Sheila McNeill