Onward, the Manchester-based housing association, has agreed a deal with a developer to build nearly 450 homes on a site in Crewe.

The housing association has awarded the £66m contract to design and build 447 homes to Warrington-headquartered Lane End Developments, which previously owned the land where the homes will be built and sold it to Onward.

The project at Basford East, Crewe, will also include associated infrastructure, roads, pedestrian walkways, public open spaces and play areas.