New eco-homes unveiled in Norfolk

Ten eco-houses have been unveiled in Norfolk, it has emerged.

Situated in Bodham, between Holt and Cromer in the north of the county, the properties have been built to meet good environmental standards, 24dash.com reports.

Eight of the houses have been built specifically for affordable rent and two for part-buy part-rent and the project cost some £500,000.

Plans for the houses were conceived in 2003, however concerns over the sustainability and affordability of the properties caused some concern.

The properties are cheap to run thanks to high levels of insulation and the installation of a local gas supply.

Caroline Pickering, chair of the Broadland Housing Association, commented: "The demand for good quality, affordable homes in Norfolk is very high and these homes at Bodham represent an important step towards meeting this need."

Elsewhere in the east of England, Hertfordshire county council has announced that it is to offer a waste treatment contract for some 400,000 tonnes of waste every year.