Twelve affordable apartments for older people are set to be built in a North Yorkshire town with work starting this year.

The new apartments, being developed by Broadacres through their local contractor Moody Construction, will be located next to The Mount Vale Care Home on Yafforth Road, Northallerton.

The building work for the scheme is already underway and the homes are expected to be ready by summer 2025.

Once completed, they will be allocated to people aged 55 and over.

The two-storey building will house seven two-bedroom apartments and five one-bedroom apartments.

The construction project will cost over £2 million.

A communal garden will be available for the residents.

Broadacres’ director of development and investment, Helen Fielding, said: "We’re pleased to have started work on this development which will provide much-needed affordable homes for older people in Northallerton.

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"Its location within walking distance to the town centre and local amenities will make it an attractive proposition for people seeking to downsize because of changing needs in their lives.

"Working in partnership with North Yorkshire Council, we are committed to delivering bespoke affordable housing solutions like this in the centre of our local communities."

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North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for housing, councillor Simon Myers, said: "I am delighted to see work starting on these new homes which will be a huge asset to Northallerton.

"There is an acute shortage of affordable homes in the county, including those that help people downsize and not move out of the area.

"These homes are also being constructed by a local contractor so are a boost to the town’s economy and providing jobs for local people."

Scott Wardman, head of construction at Moody Construction, added: "We are pleased to once again be working with Broadacres on this development in the heart of Northallerton.

"This is another project which falls into that category and we are delighted to be working alongside the Broadacres team to help address the local housing need."