Planning permission has been granted for new social housing at Carrick Hill in North Belfast.

Sinn Féin councillor JJ Magee welcomed the announcement for the "much needed" homes and pledged the party's commitment to continue to work with Carrick Hill residents to secure further housing provision.

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Cllr Magee said: "Sinn Féin have campaigned alongside Carrick Hill residents to have these sites used for social housing.

"I would also urge the Housing Executive to pursue the acquisition of other sites as there are 36,000 people on the waiting list, 24,000 in acute housing stress and 12,000 of those in Belfast."

He added: "We will also continue to work with the Housing Executive and other relevant authorities to ensure more homes are built to meet the demand in North Belfast and across the north."

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