More than £1 million is set to be invested in local facilities and services for Waltham on the Wolds as part of a new housing development in the village.

The money is being provided by Bellway through the planning agreement for Waltham Heights, a 60-home development off Melton Road, where construction work began in November last year.

Waltham Heights will comprise a range of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, with 22 of the properties being provided as affordable housing for local people.

The financial contributions being made by Bellway include up to £781,000 for primary education, over £185,000 for secondary education, and £26,400 for local health care.

Further payments will include funding towards a bus stop, two bus shelters, and bus passes, as well as money for a speed reduction programme and library facilities.

Sales Director for Bellway East Midlands, Carolyne Watkinson, said: "From education and healthcare to transport, the contributions we are providing as part of our planning agreement for Waltham Heights will help to improve a range of facilities for the local community.

"As a local housebuilder, it is a key part of our ethos not just to build homes, but to contribute and help to build communities.

"The variety of homes available at Waltham Heights means there will be something on this development for everybody, including first-time buyers, downsizers, growing families and commuters.

"People have appreciated the attention to detail we've paid here to ensure the new homes complement their surroundings – some homes are available with stone frontages, for example, which make for a really attractive street scene. The development also benefits from spectacular views thanks to its hill-top positioning.

"For those interested in buying a new home at this development, we would urge them to visit our website, or to call our sales centre during opening hours."

A selection of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes is currently available at Waltham Heights, with prices starting from £297,500. For more information, visit bellway.co.uk.