The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is hosting a public event to discuss the potential for a new housing development in Ballyhornan, Co Down.

The event, in partnership with Ballyhornan and District Community Association, is being held at the Ballyhornan Family Centre on Wednesday, 25 January.

South Down Area Manager, Owen McDonnell, said: "The Housing Executive recognises the growing pressures from rural communities for local, affordable homes, and the need to address increasing levels of unfitness and fuel poverty in rural areas.

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"As part of the process to determine housing need in Ballyhornan, we will carry out a latent demand test. Latent demand tests are undertaken to identify any hidden demand for social housing which may exist and to encourage those in housing need to register. This then helps decide where new housing might be required.

"Members of our grants team will be present at the event in Ballyhornan to provide advice on existing energy efficiency grants and disability facilities grants available."

(CD)