A RESIDENTS' association has raised concerns that a £1m housing facelift in New Shildon may run into problems.
The group believes the group repair housing scheme, run by Sedgefield Borough Council, is losing confidence among homeowners due to the length of time it is taking to complete phases of the project.
The chairman of New Shildon Residents' Association, David Snell, said: "The idea is good and it is certainly going to improve the area and improve the housing stock but we don't want to see the scheme fail. If there are not enough residents taking up the scheme it will not go ahead."
A council spokesperson said: "As you attract housing you attract younger people making shops more viable and economic regeneration more achievable."
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