Pilot scheme hopes to boost construction jobs in Tendring
The district has been chosen to pilot a scheme to encourage small developers to build affordable homes
Tendring is one of three areas chosen as a national pilot to encourage small house building schemes.
It aims to see more small sites suitable for housing developments funded by Tendring District Council (TDC), increasing the number of council houses and offering jobs to local companies.
Councillor Paul Honeywood, Cabinet Member for Housing, said it aligns with the authority's own Housing Strategy.
He said: "Our recently adopted Housing Strategy places an emphasis on smaller sites, recognising their importance.
"We also have a clear need for more council housing, and these types of sites are often ideal for this.
"This initiative supports our Back to Business agenda, getting local construction firms back working, while also helping to provide good quality local homes for local people."
The council is looking for construction SMEs or landowners with deliverable schemes, who would be interested in taking part, to get in touch.
More information is available on TDC's website or by emailing perussel@tendringdc.gov.uk.