Primary school pupils have named a new housing development in Bangor.

Cyngor Gwynedd says work is nearly complete on ten new homes at Coed Mawr as part of a series of affordable housing projects across the county.

The Coed Adda scheme was named following a competition for pupils at Ysgol Y Garnedd, which receieved over 50 entries - with the winning name referring to the River Adda, which flows near the site.

Six three-bedroom houses and four two-bedroom houses are being built at the site of the former Ysgol Babanod Coed Mawr, which closed in 2018.

Carl Evans, deputy headteacher at Ysgol Y Garnedd, said: "It was great to see so much enthusiasm from our pupils when taking part in the competition to name the site, and we're very proud that the winner's name was chosen."

"The children presented a variety of creative ideas, thinking carefully about names that reflected the character of the area. I would like to thank every single one of them for their effort and commitment, and congratulate the winner on their success."

"It was a privilege to be part of the occasion with Cyngor Gwynedd and to see the children take part in announcing the official name on site."

The Coed Adda development is expected to be ready next month - with work already underway on a second Tŷ Gwynedd development in Bangor, along with sites in Morfa Nefyn and Llanystumdwy.

Two years ago, the council housebuilding scheme was launched at a now-completed development in Llanberis, with the aim of eventually providing 90 homes across Gwynedd, aimed at local people.

Cyngor Gwynedd is now administering the scheme directly as part of its housing action plan, which aims to ensure local residents can access quality affordable homes in their communities.

Cllr Paul Rowlinson, cabinet member for housing, said: "Thanks to the pupils of Ysgol y Garnedd, this Tŷ Gwynedd development now has a name that reflects the local area – Coed Adda."

"They submitted over 50 ideas, and I really appreciate the time and effort they put into coming up with a name. Naming a new housing estate was no small task, this name will be with us for a long time, on maps and on street signs."

"The pupils have made a valuable contribution to the history of this development. And of course, behind the name are ten new homes for local people. Creating more quality, affordable homes gives people the opportunity to live in their own communities."