Work begins on affordable housing schemes

Contractors working on behalf of Derby City Council have marked the start of work on two affordable housing sites to provide homes for those in housing need.

The council has appointed Scope Construction to build six one-bedroom flats in Crompton Street and six one-bedroom flats in Oaklands Avenue.

Both sites are currently vacant and will be transformed into high-quality, energy-efficient homes for rent.

The projects are expected to be completed in summer 2027.

Currently, there are over 9,000 applicants actively looking for affordable homes through Homefinder, the council’s choice-based lettings system.

Councillor Shiraz Khan, the city council’s cabinet member for housing, strategic planning and regulatory services, said: “The new affordable homes at Crompton Street and Oaklands Avenue are another important step in our commitment to deliver more affordable housing in Derby.

“Like all other local authorities, there is significant demand for social housing in our city with thousands of people currently registered and waiting for a home.

“By bringing these vacant sites back into use, we are making the best possible use of them by providing high-quality, affordable and energy efficient homes for residents.”