University to sell land for housing – Keele
AS MANY as 200 new homes could be built in an historic village after Keele University revealed plans to demolish its student halls there and sell off the land.
Keele residents today gave a mixed reaction, with some describing the proposals as a vital step in reinvigorating the area and providing much-needed houses for families and professionals.
But others accused the university of turning its back on the village. There are also fears it could jeopardise bus services in Keele, which rely heavily on student custom, and create more traffic congestion …