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Mayor unveils £22 million housing drive

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Mayor unveils £22 million housing drive
North East mayor Kim McGuinness. Picture: Mike Sreenan.

A regeneration boss has announced plans to unlock more than 1100 new homes across the North East through a £22 million investment aimed at transforming derelict sites.


North East mayor Kim McGuinness confirmed the funding will prepare brownfield land in Northumberland, County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle and Sunderland for development. 


In total, 1122 homes will be delivered, with 398 designated for social rent or affordable purchase.


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