Chester West and Chester Council has secured a grant funding of £14.68 million to support the delivery of 700 new homes.

Homes England awarded the local authority an Accelerated Construction Grant to speed up the work at six housing sites in Ellesmere Port, Chester and Winsford.

At least 30 per cent of the properties will be affordable homes.

Cllr Angela Claydon, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: "The Council's Housing Strategy and corporate plan recognise the importance of good quality and affordable housing to meet the need of our diverse communities and also that housing is one of the basic needs to enable residents to live independent and healthy lives.


"This funding opportunity enables the Council to build upon its successful Housing Delivery programme, and will ensure the Council continues to be at the forefront of residential development in the borough for the next five years. 

"The Council has already undertaken significant site evaluation on the sites to establish their suitability for development. This funding allows for work to begin, and will help to meet the housing needs of the borough."

The Council will work with partner developers and Housing Associations to develop, deliver and manage the new homes.

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