Town View, a new housing scheme for people aged 55 and over being developed on the site of the former Mansfield General Hospital, is making steady progress.

The site was derelict for about 20 years before the council bought it for redevelopment.
The £8.54m scheme will have 54 new homes, made up of 12 two-bedroom bungalows and 42 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.

Six of the bungalows will be available as older person’s shared-ownership homes funded by £126,000 from the Homes and Communities Agency. The bungalows and apartments will all be positioned around a landscaped village green setting, with a trim trail and outdoor fitness equipment.

The apartment block will offer communal facilities, such as a lounge, a dining room and an outdoor terraced area.

Town View is a mixed needs development, meaning that it will offer housing for residents with different requirements, from active older people to those with support and extra care needs.

The scheme includes 10 extra care apartments, funded by £400,000 from Nottinghamshire County Council.

Kate Allsop, Mansfield mayor, said: “This is an excellent example of how the district council is working in partnership to breathe new life into a derelict site, providing much-needed specialist housing for our older residents and meet the needs of local residents.”

Wates Residential is carrying out the work with the Homes and Communities Agency.

The project will support local people by organising employment and training opportunities.
People interested in a career in construction can contact the council’s employment and skills adviser, Ella O’Connor, on 01623 463327.

Pictured, from left, are Coun Barry Answer, Coun Muriel Weisz, mayor Kate Allsop, Coun Joyce Bosnjak and Coun Dave Saunders.