Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake has praised a new £19.5 million Broadacres housing development in Aiskew, near Bedale, which is helping local people access high-quality, affordable homes.
During a recent visit to the development on Blind Lane, Mr Hollinrake toured the site and heard how the 88 new homes are helping to meet housing needs in the local community.
Delivered by Broadacres in partnership with Keepmoat Homes, with funding support from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and Homes England, the development includes 49 affordable rented homes and 39 shared ownership properties.
The homes have been designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring air source heat pumps to help residents manage their energy costs.
Speaking during his visit, Mr Hollinrake said:
“These are very energy-efficient homes with low running costs, which is really important for residents. It’s also great to see genuinely affordable housing being delivered, with rents at around 60% of market rates.
“That’s good news for local people, especially as local residents are given priority when it comes to securing a home. It’s a positive development for the area.”
Mr Hollinrake also praised Broadacres’ understanding of the communities it serves and its ongoing commitment to delivering affordable housing across North Yorkshire.
“It’s good to see Broadacres leading the project. Over the years I’ve visited several of their developments and it’s always a pleasure to work with a local housing association.
“Broadacres has a strong understanding of local communities and I think allocations policies work more effectively because of that. I’m always keen to support the work they’re doing to provide affordable homes for people across our area.”
Claire Townson, Chief Executive of Broadacres, welcomed the MP’s visit and highlighted the importance of partnership working in addressing local housing needs.
“We were delighted to welcome Kevin to the development and show him the positive difference these homes are making for local people.
“Providing affordable, high-quality housing remains one of our key priorities and this scheme is a great example of what can be achieved through partnership working. The homes are energy efficient, affordable and designed to meet the needs of individuals and families for years to come.
“We’re grateful for Kevin’s continued support and his recognition of the important role local housing associations like Broadacres play in tackling housing need across rural communities in North Yorkshire.”
Ian Worgan, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat North East, added:
“Working with affordable housing providers, governing bodies and local authorities is a key part of Keepmoat’s commitment to deliver multi-tenure schemes, supporting local communities and helping to tackle the UK’s housing crisis.
“At Keepmoat, we’re proud of our expertise in regenerating brownfield land and this development is a great example of how we can transform underused brownfield to deliver much-needed new homes.”
The development reflects Broadacres’ continued commitment to providing affordable, energy-efficient homes and supporting thriving communities across North Yorkshire.
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