Work has started to build new council homes on a former RAF cadet site.

Construction is underway on the groundworks for the 11 energy efficient homes in Victoria Road, Worthing.

Worthing Borough Council said there are almost 2,000 households on the housing register in the town and that the new properties will help local families who are at risk of becoming homeless.

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“We are currently having to house hundreds of families outside the area, away from their friends, relatives, jobs and schools, which damages their quality of life and is very expensive,” a council spokesman said.

“The project will mean that as well as bringing Worthing residents back to Worthing, we’ll be able to focus more of our resources on providing services to the community. We’ve secured around £800,000 of government cash to help fund the development. “

The council hopes residents will be able to move into the new houses next winter.