New north Leeds housing scheme a boost for city's ageing population

Civic leaders have celebrated a major new affordable housing development in north Leeds.

Stratford Court, in Chapel Allerton, includes 19 homes for affordable rent and nine for shared ownership.

The £3.2 million development, within a dedicated conservation area, was delivered by Leeds-based Unity Homes and Enterprise in partnership with Leeds City Council and the Homes and Communities Agency.

The ribbon was officially cut by councillor Richard Lewis, executive member for regeneration, transport and planning, to open the development.

Ali Akbor, chief executive of Unity Homes and Enterprise, said: “Since our establishment as a housing association almost 30 years ago, Unity has been resolute in its determination to raise housing standards in the neighbourhoods we serve.

“But we cannot do this alone and the support we have received from Leeds City Council and the Home and Communities Agency has been invaluable.

“This includes help to replace out of date and inappropriate accommodation with modern homes fit for our older population.”