A new housing development in Congleton is taking shape.

Town Mayor Robert Brittain recently cut the ribbon to mark the opening of show homes at Woodland Manor, a development by Castle Green Homes on Barn Road.

Speaking to those in attendance, he explained that the land was allocated for housing in the Cheshire East Council Local Plan Strategy and would contribute to housing targets, whilst providing employment opportunities and supporting the local economy.

Councillor Brittain said: "It's great to see how work has progressed and the homes taking shape.

"The workmanship and attention to detail is clearly evident. Thanks to everyone involved in creating these new homes.

 "Congleton is a great place to live. It's evident in the number of people who've registered their interest in the homes here and those who reserved off plan."

Castle Green chief executive Gwyn Jones added: "Bringing a development like Woodland Manor to life is a real team effort.

"The official opening is a true reflection of the dedication, collaboration, and care from everyone involved."

Following the show home opening, Castle Green Homes has launched Mission Green Congleton.

 This scheme will see £5,000 shared between community projects with an emphasis on sustainability, the environment, health and wellbeing.

Sales director Sian Pitt said: "Along with building energy efficient new homes and providing green open spaces for people to enjoy, we want to give back to the community and support the good work already being done locally to enhance the environment and look after residents' wellbeing. With that in mind we've launched Mission Green – offering a chance for charities, schools, not-for-profit organisations and individuals to apply for a share of £5,000.

"In other areas we've helped keep older people warm in the winter, supported schools in improving their outdoor spaces, funded projects encouraging healthy eating, provided litter picking equipment and treated homeless children to cinema trips amongst other things." 

Mission Green Congleton is a voluntary scheme in addition to the community investment Castle Green will make under a Section 106 agreement signed during the planning process.

 Applications forms are available here and should be completed online by midnight on November 30.