28th October 2025
Maldon District Council Highly Commended at Essex Housing Awards
Maldon District Council is delighted to announce that it has received a ‘Highly Commended’ award at the Essex Housing Awards.
The Essex Housing Awards celebrate the best housing work across the county – from new builds and refurbishments to services that support residents. Maldon District Council was recognised in the ‘Meeting Housing Need – Homelessness’ category, which highlights projects that make a real difference to people facing homelessness.
The award follows the successful refurbishment and occupation of emergency accommodation facilities within the District. This vital project has already helped individuals and families facing homelessness by providing safe, secure, and adapted temporary housing whilst longer-term solutions are found. It also ensures that provision is allocated in the district which avoids placements out of the area.
The project was funded through a mix of Section 106 contributions, Local Authority Housing Fund grants, and capital borrowing. It supports the Council’s goals to improve access to housing, reduce isolation, and promote health and wellbeing – whilst also backing its climate action work.
Councillor Richard Siddall, Leader of Maldon District Council, said: “The award is great news, and it shows what we can achieve when we focus on doing the right thing for our residents. I’m delighted that the Council has been acknowledged for a smart, forward-thinking project that gives people a decent place to live when they need it most.”
The Council thanks everyone involved in the project and looks forward to continuing its work to support residents and tackle housing need across the District.