Work continues after roof damage drama
Work is progressing on a scheme to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned and managed by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.
The construction project made national media headlines after an unsecured roof blew off during Storm Éowyn, leading to serious damage to neighbouring properties. The building company apologised and promised to rectify the damage caused.
An unsecured roof blew off the new eco bungalows during Storm Eowyn, hitting neighbouring properties
The one and two bed bungalows are being built on old county council garage sites across the town and are due to be completed by July 2025.
The eco-friendly bungalows will have an insulated timber frame and roof, air source heat pumps and solar panels to create homes with the best energy performance ratings and replace the use of non-renewable energy like gas and oil.
Anyone interested in renting one of these properties will need to join Northumberland Homefinder: www.northumberlandhomefinder.org.uk to apply.
