New developer takes over housing project after firm falls into administration

Jigsaw Homes Midlands has appointed Morro Partnerships to finish developing 131 affordable homes at Rolleston Drive in Arnold.

Following a procurement process, Midlands-based Morro Partnerships will start work in July.

The firm will complete homes originally built off-site by Ilke Homes before it went into administration and build the four remaining homes on-site.

The Homes England-backed project, Birch Fields, will offer 45 two-bedroom, 73 three-bedroom, and 13 four-bedroom homes for shared ownership or affordable rent.

Garnet Fazackerley, operations director of development at Jigsaw Homes Group, said: “This has been an incredibly challenging time following the collapse of ilke Homes in June 2023. However, we remained committed and confident that we could find a suitable partner who could complete the scheme and provide much-needed affordable homes and we are delighted to be working with Morro Partnerships to complete this development.

“The homes will have NHBC warranty following stringent quality and compliance checks and will be finished to a high standard as they have been kept watertight and secure since the development stalled.  We appreciate the patience from Gedling Borough Council, Homes England and local residents as we know this has been a frustrating time for all concerned, but we are now on the right track to deliver new homes for those most in need.”