NEW homes were opened in Bangor in the face of greater housing needs in the area.

38 new flats at Plas Farrar near the city centre were opened by Hywel Eifion Jones, Chair of the board of Adra, North Wales’ largest social housing provider.

Joining Mr Jones at the opening event last week was Afron MS Sian Gwenllian.

Ms Gwenllian said: ““In my role as Member of the Senedd for Arfon, a significant proportion of casework relates to housing, lack of housing, or residents living in unsuitable housing.

“I am therefore acutely aware of the pressing need in the area for quality social housing.

“This development of 38 dwellings is an important contribution to the effort to meet that need.

“Plas Farrar also has a very special and important contribution to make to the city of Bangor.

“The Covid era has been very challenging for city centres like Bangor.

“But the proximity of Plas Farrar to the High Street is good news for local businesses and the proximity of the train station is going to be very convenient for the residents.

“A big thank you to Adra for inviting us to explore the new development and to say a word of congratulation to all the partners for their work.

“It will be great to see the flats filled up and contribute to the life and vibrancy of the city centre.”