WORK to create the first new social homes in a village for more than 50 years is underway.
County Durham Housing Group is building two two bedroom bungalows in the small community of Rookhope. The development has been described as “vital” for the future of the village, which has a population of under 300 people.
Ground was broken on the site in Boltsburn Crescent during a formal sod cutting ceremony by County Durham Housing Group and T. Manners & Sons Limited. The last new social housing to be built in the village dates back to the post-war period.
County Durham Housing Group chief executive, Bill Fullen, said: “These new bungalows are being built as the direct result of calls by local people and councillors to provide affordable bungalows in Rookhope.”
The homes are expected to be complete by early 2018. Once ready, the homes will be offered at affordable rent with priority given to the local community.
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