There is high demand for council homes in Gateshead. To meet this demand, we're planning to build over 500 new council homes by 2031. We're also working with partners to increase the number of homes available to rent and buy.
What we did in 2024/25:
secured £31 million in funding to redevelop the Clasper Village site
built 533 new homes in Gateshead, including 140 with the Gateshead Regeneration Partnership
supported the delivery of 93 affordable homes for rent and sale
bought back five former council homes, and rented them out again
In the next 12 months:
start building 250 new homes at the Clasper Village site, including 39 new council houses
continue improving Felling town centre, including the demolition of Sir Godfrey Thompson Court and Crowhall Towers
develop the Askew Road site with 85 new homes for sale, built by Keepmoat
Pictured is a new home built at Whitley Court in 2023/24. This design reflects the standard house type that will be used for the 500 new homes.
