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27th April 2007
MAYOR OPENS TWO CASTLES HOMES IN BIRTLEY

The Mayor of Gateshead, Cllr Mrs Maureen Goldsworthy, opened a special development in Birtley today (Friday 27th April) for Two Castles Housing Association.

Lansbury Close, Birtley, is the first urban development in the North East for Two Castles in seven years. Development Director, John Hay, said: “Although we are recognised as rural specialists, we have an ambitious development programme to provide affordable urban homes throughout the North East and North West and we are serious about contributing to the economic regeneration of urban areas.”

The brownfield site was once a former, rundown Salvation Army hut but has now been transformed to provide six two-bedroom, modern and affordable homes.

Two Castles worked with RyderHKS to achieve a very good eco-homes rating and use modern methods of construction for the benefit of tenants and residents. The affordable accommodation is now available for rent to couples and families.

The Mayor of Gateshead, Cllr Maureen Goldsworthy, said: “I’m delighted to have opened Lansbury Close – this will help to regenerate the area, provide much needed affordable homes, and contribute to maintaining a sustainable community.”

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