Council homes in Blyth set to be demolished

Published date13 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
The 65 flats and 38 maisonettes will make way for newer, more energy-efficient housing

At Tuesday's meeting of the council's cabinet, it was explained that there was limited demand for the one-bedroom homes.

Despite the fact that there are more than 4,000 people on the council's housing register, many of the homes are standing empty.

There is much more demand for two, three and four-bedroom houses and bungalows.

The affected streets were not named but existing tenants will be informed of the proposals now that the decision has been made.

Any residents will be awarded home loss and disturbance payments if they have to relocate.

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