Rotherham Council announces plans to build 31 new council homes
Rotherham Council has announced the construction of 31 new council homes in Eastwood, as part of its 1,000 new council home target.
In 2019, Rotherham Council set the target of delivering 1,000 council homes by summer 2027.
The 31 homes will be built across two sites, York Road and Netherfield Court, as part of the council’s promise to reach the target by summer 2027.
The developments will include a variety of two, three, and four-bedroom houses and apartments to rent.
The homes will be allocated to those on the Housing Register.
Last year, the council cabinet agreed to changes on who can apply to join its housing register, in an attempt to prioritise those in need and make best use of council homes.
Councillors, representatives from partners and G.S. Kelsey Construction Ltd. all attended an event marking the start of construction on 28 new council properties on Denman Road, Bushfield Road, and Valley Drive in Wath.
Councillor Linda Beresford, cabinet member for housing, said: “It’s fantastic to see work now underway on these 31 new council homes in Eastwood, which will provide much-needed, high-quality homes for local people.
“This development is another important step towards our commitment to delivering 1,000 new council homes, helping ensure residents across Rotherham have access to safe, affordable housing.
“We are clear that these homes will be allocated fairly to those who need them most, supported by the changes we’ve made to our Housing Register so we can prioritise local people in genuine need,” she said.
“As well as new homes, this project is also bringing wider benefits to the community through our social value approach and our ongoing work to improve neighbourhoods in Eastwood.”