Funding to support the delivery of 159 affordable homes across the East Midlands

NCHA has received almost £1.94 million of funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to support the delivery of 159 new affordable homes across four developments in the East Midlands.

The investment will help deliver much-needed affordable housing in Newark, Arnold, Worksop and Chesterfield, providing a mix of affordable rent, social rent, shared ownership and supported accommodation to help meet local housing needs across the region.
The announcement comes as construction progresses at NCHA's Bowbridge Road development in Newark, where 88 new affordable homes are being built on a site that had stood vacant for more than a decade.

Backed by EMCCA's Brownfield Housing Fund, the development is transforming a long-derelict brownfield site into a thriving new community. The scheme will provide a mix of energy-efficient flats, family homes and bungalows for affordable rent, alongside supported living accommodation for young people. The supported accommodation will help residents develop the skills and confidence needed to live independently while accessing tailored support.

In Arnold, NCHA is delivering Leivers Court, a development of 30 new homes for rent designed to support people who need care and support while enabling them to live independently in a modern, high-quality home.

The funding package will also support the delivery of 22 homes at Old Whittington, Chesterfield, comprising 16 homes for social rent and six homes for shared ownership, helping local people access both affordable rented housing and a route into home ownership.

Meanwhile, Burns Lane in Warsop will provide 19 new homes, including 15 for affordable rent and four for shared ownership, creating additional housing opportunities for individuals and families in the area.
All homes are being designed to high energy-efficiency standards, helping residents reduce their energy costs while supporting wider sustainability goals.

NCHA Chief Executive, Paul Moat, said:

"We’re extremely grateful to EMCCA for its support in helping us deliver these 159 much-needed affordable homes across the East Midlands.
"Demand for affordable housing continues to grow, and this funding will help us create high-quality, energy-efficient homes that meet a range of local needs, from family housing and opportunities for shared ownership to specialist accommodation for people who need additional support.

"Each of these developments will provide safe, affordable homes and help strengthen local communities, while bringing forward sites that will make a lasting positive difference for residents and neighbourhoods across the region."

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said:

"Everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. That's why I'm supporting organisations like NCHA to bring long-empty sites back into use to deliver high-quality homes for local people.

"These four projects are powerful examples of how we're turning our vision for inclusive growth into reality. The developments will provide much-needed housing for affordable rent, shared ownership, and supported accommodation for young people, helping more people across our region access the homes they need.

"By transforming these long-derelict sites with high-quality, affordable housing, we're making the East Midlands a region that everyone is proud to call home."

The four developments form part of NCHA's ongoing commitment to tackling the housing shortage across the East Midlands by increasing the supply of affordable, sustainable homes and supporting people to live independently within thriving communities.