top of page

Seaham site to house new beginnings

  • Aug 22, 2025
  • 1 min read

A new housing scheme in County Durham is set to transform disused land into much-needed affordable homes.
Seaham site to house new beginnings

A new housing scheme in County Durham is set to transform disused land into much-needed affordable homes.


Durham County Council has begun work on the Portland Avenue Housing Development, in Seaham, which will see 33 council properties built as part of a wider programme to deliver 500 affordable homes across the county. 


The scheme, supported by Homes England and funded through the government’s Affordable Homes Programme, is being delivered by Bishop Auckland-based T Manners & Sons.


Other Business News

Business Durham

Catch up with the latest regional business news

Stay One Step Ahead with Regional News Updates

Get the latest regional news, events and funding opportunities delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Our daily update is designed to keep County Durham businesses informed, connected and ready to act.

Job Vacancies (2).png

Add Your News

At Business Durham, we believe that sharing positive news stories about successful businesses in County Durham is important for fostering a supportive and thriving business community. We want to encourage business owners to send us their success stories so that we can share them on our website and celebrate their achievements. We are committed to promoting the county as a great place to do business and providing a platform for businesses to showcase their successes.

Contact us today to share your story!

bottom of page