Council buys 123 new homes for social housing

More than 120 council homes are to be added to East Yorkshire's social housing stock.

The properties are being bought from developers, with 97 homes acquired in Withernsea and 26 in Driffield.

Most of them will be rental properties, although some will be offered for people to buy under shared ownership schemes.

An East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesperson said: "The new homes will provide opportunities for people to remain within their local communities."

The homes are being bought with a grant from Homes England and money from the council's Housing Revenue Account, which is funded by income from council housing rents rather than council tax.

The properties would be built over the next five years, the local authority said.

Michael Lee, cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, said: "These homes will play a key role in improving the provision of affordable housing and supporting local families."

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