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Ipswich Borough Council has announced plans for 302 new homes across four development sites, set to house over 1,000 people by March 2026.
Why it matters: The development will add both council housing and market rental properties across Ravenswood UVW, Bibb Way, Fore Hamlet, and Hawke Road.
The big picture: The projects are being funded partly by Homes England and the Government's Brownfield Land Relief Fund, reducing costs to the Council's Housing Revenue Account.
By the numbers:
302 new homes planned
Four development sites
Over 1,000 people to be housed
100 homes already built across seven sites to date
What they're saying: "The development of new affordable housing remains a priority for Ipswich Borough Council," says Councillor Alasdair Ross, Portfolio Holder for Housing. He adds that Handford Homes, the council's house-building company, is "building high quality housing on behalf of the Council."
Looking ahead: Handford Homes is working with the Council to identify additional construction sites beyond 2025.
The bottom line: The housing development will bring council and market rental properties to four areas of Ipswich over the next two years.
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