The Mayor of the East Midlands has awarded almost £1.94 million of funding to Nottingham Community Housing Association to support the delivery of 159 affordable homes across four developments in the East Midlands.
The investment from Mayor Claire Ward’s Brownfield Housing Fund will help deliver much-needed affordable housing in Newark, Arnold, Warsop and Chesterfield. The developments will provide a mix of affordable rent, social rent, shared ownership and supported accommodation to help meet local housing needs across the region.
Mayor Claire said: “Everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. That’s why I’m supporting organisations like NCHA to bring long-empty sites back into use to deliver high-quality homes for local people.
“These four projects are powerful examples of how we’re turning our vision for inclusive growth into reality. The developments will provide much-needed housing for affordable rent, shared ownership, and supported accommodation for young people, helping more people across our region access the homes they need.
“By transforming these long-derelict sites with high-quality, affordable housing, we’re making the East Midlands a region that everyone is proud to call home.”
The announcement comes as Mayor Claire visited NCHA‘s Bowbridge Road development in Newark, where 88 affordable homes are being built on a site that had stood vacant for more than a decade.
The development is transforming a long-derelict brownfield site into a thriving community. The scheme will provide a mix of energy-efficient flats, family homes and bungalows for affordable rent, alongside supported living accommodation for young people. The supported accommodation will help residents develop the skills and confidence needed to live independently while accessing tailored support.
In Arnold, NCHA is delivering Leivers Court, a development of 30 homes for rent designed to support people who need care and support while enabling them to live independently in a modern, high-quality home.
The funding package will also support the delivery of 22 homes at Old Whittington, Chesterfield, comprising 16 homes for social rent and six homes for shared ownership, helping local people access both affordable rented housing and a route into home ownership.
Meanwhile, Burns Lane, Warsop, will provide 19 homes, including 15 for affordable rent and four for shared ownership, creating additional housing opportunities for individuals and families in the area.
All homes are being designed to high energy-efficiency standards, helping residents reduce their energy costs while supporting wider sustainability goals.
Paul Moat, NCHA chief executive, said: “We’re extremely grateful to the East Midlands Combined County Authority for its support in helping us deliver these 159 much-needed affordable homes across the East Midlands.
“Demand for affordable housing continues to grow, and this funding will help us create high-quality, energy-efficient homes that meet a range of local needs, from family housing and opportunities for shared ownership to specialist accommodation for people who need additional support.
“Each of these developments will provide safe, affordable homes and help strengthen local communities, while bringing forward sites that will make a lasting positive difference for residents and neighbourhoods across the region.”