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Prince George House, which is in Poundbury, is not the only
supported living scheme in the vicinity. Another East Boro living
scheme nearby is Cambridge Court, whilst they also run a similar
facility at Digby Court in Edward Road, with this home housing
eight tenants with learning difficulties.
Chief Executive of East Boro Housing, Kevin Hodder, had this to say
about the new development, “We were delighted when we were informed
that Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge had agreed to our request to name the scheme,
Prince George House. Being situated in Poundbury and developed so
soon after the birth of Prince George, it was an obvious choice and
we are both honoured and proud to have received their
approval.”
Poundbury is an urban extension on the outskirts of Dorchester and
is built on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. The village was
designed by The Prince of Wales to be a community that would carry
his own ideals and ethics. Prince Charles is a strong believer in
challenging the post-war trends in town planning that were too
suburban in character, that is how Poundbury differs.
Mr Hodder continued, “Prince George House is an outstanding
facility which will provide essential services to the community.
East Boro has invested substantially in the project and we are
delighted with the finished project, as we are with Cambridge Court
and Digby Court.”
As well as the new housing schemes, East Boro has also taken on
more than 60 specialist care and support workers, some of whom have
transferred to the Wimborne based organisation from Dorset County
Council.
Kevin Hodder concluded, “We have an outstanding team of experienced
and highly qualified staff members and the familiarity and
continuity offered by many to our residents has been a huge asset.
Opening these two new schemes is great news for East Boro and great
news for Dorchester and its community.”
So as our future King has only recently just turned one, it is
inevitable that in the future he will have many more things named
after him. What will Prince George give his name to next? That’s
the million dollar question.
Photo Credit: Government House NZ/Woolfe/Crown]]>
