Work to refurbish two supported living developments in Hornsea has been delayed by more than six months after contractors discovered a "whole raft of issues" in one of the buildings.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said work to alter Meregarth, which was built in the 1970s, had been expected to be completed in February.

However, Andrew Hazell, building design manager at the authority, said the discovery of a well, along with problems with some of the walls and bowed concrete beams supporting the floors, had delayed the £4.26m scheme.

Despite the setback, the council said it was "reasonably confident" it could deliver the project within budget.

Announcing the plans in August, the council said both Meregarth and Pybus Court would be completely refurbished to include thermal upgrades, sound insulation, modern internal finishes and high-speed internet.

"The intention was to have Meregarth ready in February," Mr Hazell said. "It's now looking like being into the autumn before we can have it done."

He said although surveys had been carried out, the building had been occupied at the time and surveys would not usually reveal some of the issues they had come across, such as the well.

Asked if it would have been easier to knock the building down and start again, he said the authority had done that in the past.

However, he added: "There is always a cut-off point and in this case we didn't quite reach that."

With hindsight, he admitted it might have been the best solution.

Work on Pybus Court is due to begin in the autumn after Meregarth is completed.

Mr Hazell said the council did not envisage any further problems,

Meanwhile, in Bridlington another sheltered accommodation complex looks set to be demolished to make way for 56 new apartments for the over 60s.

Plans have been submitted to bulldoze Chantry Court off Lawson Road.

The new apartments would feature solar panels, a communal garden and digital telecare equipment as a means of contacting the council for support.