Work is to begin on a £3.6 million 'affordable' housing scheme in Leeds.

Building contractor Lovell has been appointed to deliver 33 new homes on two council-owned brownfield sites in Newhall Gate and Newhall Walk.

The project is being delivered for Leeds Federated Housing Association (HA) and construction will begin later this month.

The scheme is part of the HA's Affordable Homes Programme and is supported by Leeds City Council and the Homes and Communities Agency.


Robert Adams, regional director for Lovell, said: "These much-needed properties will help address the serious shortage of affordable housing locally by creating high-quality modern homes for local people."

Steve Ellis, head of Assets and Development for Leeds Federated, added: "We are delighted to be partnering with Lovell to build 33 much-needed affordable homes for rent in Belle Isle.

"There is currently a national shortage of affordable housing. Leeds Federated plans to more than double the amount of homes it develops each year to help address the need for high quality affordable homes in the Leeds City region."

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