The Homes and Communities Agency has confirmed that a £3m cash injection will be made available to help develop two housing sites in Leicester.

Plans for 42 affordable homes at land north of Manor Farm in Hamilton and 21 homes at Bendbow Rise in Braunstone are being drawn up in an effort to meet the demand for affordable homes and jobs.

Margaret Allen, regional director of the HCA East Midlands, said: 'This investment could not happen without the close working and strong commitment of all parties to get development moving, which would otherwise have been unviable in this market. These high quality schemes will help meet the need for more affordable homes and more local job opportunities in Leicester, while providing a more attractive prospect for the private developer market once the sites are underway.'

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