New sheltered housing schemes awarded £7.8m

A council has been awarded £7.8m from the government to create two sheltered housing schemes.

The developments are set to be built in Moat Hill, Anlaby, and Deira Court, Driffield.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said it would spend £25.7m on demolishing existing homes and creating new one and two-bedroom flats for older people wanting to live independently.

Councillor Anne Handley, the leader of the council, said the government grant would play a "key role" in ensuring the authority "can continue to invest in its sheltered housing stock".

"It's great to see the work in progress and I look forward to seeing the first new residents move into the accommodation," she added.

Demolition and construction contracts have been awarded to Hobson and Porter, the Hull-based developer.

The plans include a communal lounge for residents.

Mark Smee, a director at Hobson and Porter, said it was a "flagship" project and he could not "wait to see it develop".

The funding is from the government's Affordable Homes Programme, which gives priority to regeneration schemes and developments offering social rent.

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