A new regeneration scheme in Leaholme Court, Cirencester is set to provide 44 new flats at affordable rents.

The scheme is part of Cotswold District Council's continued commitment to provide truly affordable housing for local communities, by regenerating existing sites to provide modern and affordable homes for the people who need them most.

In recent years, Cotswold District Council has delivered over 100 affordable homes in Cirencester and Kempsford through a range of regeneration schemes in partnership with Bromford Housing.

Cllr Lisa Spivey, cabinet member for housing and homelessness, said: "In the face of a growing affordability crisis, we are committed to increasing the number of genuinely affordable homes across the district for local people.

"The fundamental role a secure home plays in every aspect of our lives cannot be underestimated. Literally everything grows from that space, and for those who find themselves in insecure tenancies or homeless, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to engage positively with the world.

"That's why we have been working hard with housing providers to deliver on our ambitions to deliver truly affordable housing for local people through a range of regeneration schemes and new affordable housing projects across the Cotswolds.

"It's brilliant to see developments like these that are not only affordable but also more sustainable than existing housing, benefitting not only our local communities but the environment as well."

Cotswold District Council and Bromford Housing have recently completed regeneration schemes to update and replace existing affordable housing that was no longer fit for purpose in Paterson Road, Cirencester and Cross Tree Crescent and Oakley Flats, Kempsford, providing 63 affordable rent and shared ownership homes, built to modern energy efficiency standards, for local residents.

The council offers free and confidential housing advice to individuals, families, and landlords in the Cotswold District.

All social housing in the Cotswolds is let through Homeseeker Plus and any residents who wish to apply will need to complete an online application form.