WORK has been completed on a development of seven affordable homes in Craven Arms.

The two-bedroom family homes on Millar Row replace the former ambulance station and have been built for the Wrekin Housing Trust by developers Jessup, who utilised grant funding from the Homes and Communities agency and worked in partnership with Shropshire Council.

There is also a new home for an ambulance on the site.

All of the new homes have private gardens and allocated parking and their energy-efficient design will save residents money on their bills.

Residents will also benefit from the trust’s same day repairs service.

“New resident, Lauren O’Conner is thrilled with her new family home and said; “I’ve moved from an apartment and our new home feels like a mansion to me.

“I’m looking forward to the summer and enjoying the garden with my two girls who are five years old and ten months.”

The ribbon was cut by David Evans, Shropshire county councillor for Craven Arms, and he was joined by the new residents and representatives from Jessup and the trust.

“We welcome this type of housing for Craven Arms, it gives local people a chance to live in their home town and is a boost for our town,” said David Evans.

“I think we need more of this sort of housing to give our young people support for the future. Also this development has helped to keep our ambulance station in Craven Arms.”