The first tenants have moved into a new £12 million council housing development in Fife.

The scheme is being built by Robertson Partnership Homes on an area of derelict brownfield land at Methil Brae.

A total of ten families have now moved into the new properties and further plans will eventually see 100 homes built at the site.

The development is contributing towards the council's affordable housing target of 2,700 homes across the region by March 2017.

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Stewart Shearer, Managing Director of Robertson Partnership Homes, said: "The first handover of homes at Methil Brae marks a huge milestone for the project and for Robertson Partnership Homes.

"Local sub-contractors have been heavily involved throughout the build and local apprentices have been given the opportunity to learn valuable skills and take their first steps on the path to a successful career in the construction industry."

Cllr Judy Hamilton added: "Housebuilding is picking up pace as we enter this very exciting phase of our Affordable Housing Programme and I was delighted to be at Methil Brae to meet with tenants, delighted with their new homes - and to see the progress on the completion of this development. The houses are modern, fit for purpose, and energy efficient, delivering on our commitment to warmer, drier, healthier homes which aim to tackle fuel poverty and improve living standards."

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