A major programme to create new low-cost council houses across County Durham and help residents get onto the housing ladder has taken a step closer.
In July 2023, the council agreed on an updated plan to build new council homes across the region to provide accommodation for those in need.
An initial target of up to 500 homes by 2026 was revised after the local authority admitted it could not achieve it due to delays. The programme is instead due to be delivered by 2029 but could be extended beyond 2029 and the number of new houses built could exceed 500.
Alongside new build developments, work is ongoing to convert buildings and acquire properties in areas where there is limited land but a need for affordable housing.
