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Regeneration and sustainability initiatives in South Yorkshire are bolstered by a recent housing project.

Construction of environmentally friendly council houses in Barnsley, a market town in South Yorkshire, is progressing favorably. Nine new houses, equipped with all-electric heating, solar power systems, and energy storage solutions, are underway according to Barnsley Council's plan to...

Regeneration and sustainability initiatives bolstered by South Yorkshire housing project
Regeneration and sustainability initiatives bolstered by South Yorkshire housing project

Regeneration and sustainability initiatives in South Yorkshire are bolstered by a recent housing project.

In a significant step towards a more sustainable Barnsley, nine new council houses are being built in the market town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. These houses, located in Goldthorpe, will include a mix of bungalows and houses, and are part of a larger scheme to regenerate Goldthorpe, Thurnscoe, and Bolton-upon-Dearne.

The construction of these houses is not just about providing high-quality housing for families in need, but also about creating a more energy-efficient future. The houses will feature all-electric heating, solar panels, and batteries to store energy, making them a model for sustainable living. This focus on energy efficiency is part of a wider effort towards Barnsley achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.

The project, which has secured more than £23.1m through the government's Towns Fund, also includes the development of a new town square at the heart of Goldthorpe. A new area of public green space will also be created within the development, linking to adjacent terraced streets.

Cllr Robert Frost, cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, stated that this investment in high-quality housing is excellent news for Goldthorpe. He further added that the project is expected to help tenants save money on their energy bills due to inflation levels showing no signs of coming down soon.

While the exact location of the houses within Goldthorpe is not specified, the project is expected to support the wider regeneration plans for Goldthorpe, Thurnscoe, and Bolton-upon-Dearne. The responsible political representative of Barnsley Council advocating for this regeneration has not been identified in the available search results.

Photographer Christopher Burns has been documenting the construction process, capturing the transformation of Goldthorpe into a more sustainable and vibrant town.

This project is just one part of a larger scheme to make Barnsley a greener and more energy-efficient town. With these new houses, Barnsley is taking a significant step towards its goal of a more sustainable future.

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