More than 220 new 'affordable' homes are to be built in Moray by 2020.

Up to 223 houses are on track to be delivered in Forres, Buckie, Elgin and Keith over the next three years.

During 2017/18, work was completed on 47 homes at Burdshaugh in Forres, Barrhill Road in Buckie and Linkwood in Elgin. This year, a further 68 homes will be completed in Ferrylea and Strathcona Road in Forres, and the Driving Range and Linkwood in Elgin. In addition, 108 completions are scheduled at Elgin South, Barhill Road in Buckie and Banff Road in Keith for 2019/20.

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It has also been confirmed that the 2017/18 developments at Burdshaugh and Barhill Road have been completed within budget, and it's expected that all current contracts will also come in within budget.

At a council meeting next week, Councillors will be asked for approval to progress land purchases at sites in Buckie and Mosstodloch, which already have planning permission for a total of 87 homes. If agreed, further approval from the Policy & Resources Committee would be sought later this month.

Moray Council's Head of Housing and Property, Richard Anderson, said: "We're investing millions of pounds in affordable housing in Moray; what this means is that we're able to provide the opportunity for hundreds of people and families to settle in their own homes in the area.

"Completion of the homes gives us a great sense of satisfaction because we know how much work has gone into building these, but it doesn't compare to handover day when residents finally move in and can call the home their own."

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