Birmingham City Council is set to approve a £59 million programme of investment in its stock of council properties at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 16 February.
The Birmingham Council Housing Investment Programme for 2016-2017 covers work to the cost of £59,108,000 within a total Housing Investment Capital fund budget of £133,463,000 – including clearance and house building costs.
Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet is also set to approve a 1% reduction in rent, in line with the government’s new rent policy.
However, the council says there will be some small increases in service charges and garage rents, where applicable.
Birmingham City Council’s cabinet member for Neighbourhood Management and Homes, Councillor John Cotton, said:
“We currently own and manage 63,138 residential properties – and have made substantial improvements to thousands of our properties over the last few years.
“The average age of our properties is approaching 70 years, so investing in our stock is essential in order to safeguard its condition.
“The programme for 2016 to 2017 will deliver new kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded heating systems, insulation, and window and roof replacements for around 5,800 homes.
“Not only will this substantially improve our tenants’ homes, but by replacing inefficient heating systems, we can further reduce the city’s carbon dioxide emissions and lower our tenants’ heating bills.”
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