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£1.1m affordable housing scheme opens in Middlesbrough

A £1.1m affordable housing scheme has officially opened in Middlesbrough, following investment in sustainable homes from North Star Housing Group.

Acklam Green was developed for Endeavour Housing Association, part of the North Star Group, in partnership with housing developer Bellway, Middlesbrough Council and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

The new development includes 16 affordable family homes, beautifully finished to a high standard and available for rent from Endeavour. The scheme forms part of a larger new build scheme, with Bellway providing a total of 454 properties for sale and rent.

Angela Lockwood, chief executive of North Star Housing Group, said: “We are committed to building more homes for local people, and passionate about supporting local communities to thrive and grow. With this new development, we feel that we are taking positive steps to do just that.

“We are very happy to have worked with Middlesbrough Council, Bellway and the Homes and Communities Agency on this exciting new development. Our investment in Acklam has resulted in opportunities and employment for local tradespeople.

“As well as new properties, it’s great to see that the development activities in the area have been bringing value to the communities in which we work.”

Councillor Charlie Rooney, Middlesbrough Council’s executive member for regeneration, said: “We are currently undergoing one of the most ambitious house-building programmes in Middlesbrough’s history which is helping to transform the town.

“It’s vital that we create a range of homes that appeal to all ages and budgets, so that we keep young families here, strengthen local communities and reverse our population decline.

“Developments like Acklam Green are a vital part of that process and I wish the new tenants all the very best in their new homes.”

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