PRIME Minister David Cameron has officially opened a new affordable housing development by Carter Construction.
The £2 million scheme by the Gloucester-based firm was described as innovative and creative by Mr Cameron.
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OFFICIAL OPENING: David Cameron talks with Carter Construction's managing director Michael Carter, left, and regional manager Phil Barnes
"It is vital we build new housing in rural areas to help sustain local services such as shops and post offices," he said.
Mr Cameron toured the development in Stanton Harcourt village, Oxfordshire, after cutting a ribbon signalling its opening.
Carter Construction is an advocate of sustainable building methods. The homes at Stanton Harcourt were built using carbon-neutral products and renewable technologies.
Managing director Michael Carter said: "This is a low-carbon, rural development with low running costs at its heart."
It features hemp-based walls and makes full use of natural renewable elements including ground source heat pumps, solar photovoltaic panels, under-floor heating and a rainwater harvesting system.
All 16 homes will be rented by the housing association to local people.
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