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The village making homes for young families
Residents of a picturesque village in Suffolk are bucking the trend by voting for a new housing development to be built in the area.
There is one important proviso - at least a third of the houses in Lavenham must be affordable homes for young families.
Andrew Bomford has been speaking to families who are hoping to benefit. Leigh-Ann Green is renting a two bedroomed property, but would like to find one that feels more permanent.
(Photo: Leigh-Ann Green and her children Credit: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)
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