Minister suggests a 'different pace' for Nottingham City Homes improvement

HOUSING minister Grant Shapps says Nottingham City Homes will be able to continue upgrading homes at a "slightly different pace".

Mr Shapps was responding to Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood, who spoke at length in the House of Commons about Nottingham's improvement scheme.

She said: "The programme is midway through and in a period of intense activity.

"I understand from Nottingham City Homes that a new window or door is fitted every two minutes, a new heating system is installed every 20 minutes, and an internal package – a kitchen, bathroom or both – is completed every 20 minutes.

"Tenants tell me that they feel safer, warmer and, indeed, happier as a result of the works undertaken and investment in their homes.

"They often mention the reduction in damp and condensation, the benefit of having lower heating bills and, importantly, the feeling of pride they have in the improved look of not just their home, but the neighbourhood."

However, Mr Shapps told the House he remembered a visit by NCH's chief executive Chris Langstaff, adding: "I know the great work that the organisation does, and I know that that work will be able to continue... albeit at perhaps a slightly different pace."

Ms Greenwood took residents to Downing Street last year. Gedling MP Vernon Coaker, Nottingham East MP Chris Leslie and Nottingham North MP Graham Allen are also backing the campaign.

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