Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of show home at Tapestry in Battle
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / March 02, 2026 / A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the first show home at the landmark Tapestry development in Battle, East Sussex took place on 27 February 2026.
Hosted by Rother DC Housing Company (RDCHC), the event marked a major milestone for the company’s first major housing project, delivered in partnership with Rother District Council (RDC) and supported by funding from Homes England.
Cllr Richard Thomas, Chair of RDCHC, joined Cllr Doug Oliver, Leader of RDC; Lorna Ford, Chief Executive of RDC; and Cllr Ruairi McCourt, Housing Portfolio Holder at RDC, to cut the ribbon joined by representatives from Greymoor Construction and special guests from the district and town councils.
Cllr Richard Thomas, Chair of RDCHC, said: “We’re very proud to officially open this stunning new show home to give house hunters their first opportunity to step inside and discover what makes these homes truly special. Now, property seekers can visit the development themselves, see the exceptional value first-hand and find out more about the homes and homebuying schemes on offer.”
Tapestry at Blackfriars features a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom eco-efficient homes. Seventy properties will be for sale on the open market whilst 130, acquired by the UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People, will be available for Shared Ownership and affordable rented homes.
The Weaver show home is a beautifully designed four-bedroom semi-detached property that balances style, comfort and practicality for modern family living. It offers spacious open-plan interiors, generous bedrooms and a private garden, creating an ideal setting to relax and thrive amidst the historic charm of Battle.
Cllr Ruairi McCourt, Housing Portfolio Holder at RDC said: “We have been bowled over by the high quality of this wonderful show home which truly reflects the high standards we expect for homes being built for our communities. As the sole shareholder and lender to Rother DC Housing Company, we are committed to supporting high‑quality, well‑managed housing delivery across our district.”
The Tapestry development takes its name from the Bayeux Tapestry which tells the story of the Norman Conquest of 1066 which cemented Battle’s place in British history.
The opening of the show home represents a significant step forward in delivering much-needed housing across the district, including homes that are affordable and accessible to local residents.
Through partnership working between Rother DC Housing Company, Rother District Council, Places for People and Greymoor Construction, Tapestry demonstrates a shared commitment to increasing housing supply while creating sustainable, well-designed communities.
To find out more about new homes at ‘Tapestry’ visit: www.tapestrylife.co.uk
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Rother DC Housing Company Ltd is a private business established in 2020 to increase delivery of new, high-quality housing throughout the district of Rother in East Sussex and improve the supply of new homes to meet increasing housing need.
As a company wholly owned by Rother District Council, the company’s focus is on the provision of high-quality, energy efficient new homes for market sale and affordable housing tenure, to include affordable rent and low-cost home ownership/shared ownership.
The company acts as a housing delivery partner with the Council to achieve a number of mutual priorities included in the Company’s Business Plan, the Council's adopted Council Plan 24-28, the Housing Development Strategy 2025 to 2030, and Rother District Council Climate Strategy (2023 to 2030).
The company is served by a Board of Directors which sets the strategic direction and oversees governance and scrutiny of performance against the approved business
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