Your local Labour council is once again showing its commitment to looking after the elderly with an additional 28 bungalows in Shirebrook.
This is the latest development which is part of the £36million Bolsover Homes project and will see 24 new one storey dwellings built on land adjacent to Market Close in the town. 
Council Leader, Steve Fritchley said, “We are a growing community and it’s very important that we continue to build accommodation for people who need this type of property.
“This is the first time we have built in the centre of Shirebrook and together with the extension to Ashbourne Court, these bungalows demonstrate that we are providing the right properties in the right place.
“Sometimes you only get one chance and you need make these things happen - you just need the political will to do it. You try and overcome all obstacles that are sometimes placed in your way and Bolsover has a good track record of that and with the partnership we have with our contractors Woodheads, we take the opportunity whilst it is there.
“These properties are in addition to the 37 already built at Whitwell, 19 which are being built in Whaley Thorns, plus the £6million plus that is being spent on refurbishing and renovating the independent living centres at Clowne, Hillstown and Shirebrook.”
Another four additional bungalows will be built on two separate locations at Market Close and Hereward Close, off Portland Road where the garages will be demolished to make way for the new properties.
Local councillor for Shirebrook, David Downes said, “There is a need in the area for bungalows. They are located very close to the town centre and are in easy walking distance so people can get all their shopping or meet up with friends without the need to get buses or taxis.”