Social housing landlords unveil £8.3 million work

Josh Hodgson, of Zenith Mechanical Services, and Prosper's Rod Brasington, with Tyne Housing's Chelsea Dixon; Aggie Kelsey, of Keelman Homes; Paula Aungiers, of North Star Housing; Paul Proud, of Livin Housing; and Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association's Michael Wright

A social landlord quintet has united to deliver £8.3 million upgrades to hundreds of homes.

North Star Housing, Tyne Housing, Livin Housing, Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association and Keelman Homes are set to revamp nearly 650 properties.

Bosses say work will include cavity wall, loft and ceiling insulation, solar panels, internal heating controls, replacement glazing units, air source heat pumps and low carbon lighting.

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