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Borough council’s big block investment

Source: https://www.24housing.co.uk/

Councillors in Poole back a £20m refurbishment of four tower blocks.Tower blocks in Poole have more than £20m for a post Grenfell revamp.Poole borough council’s cabinet agreed the investment in “extensive refurbishment” of the four blocks.The work includes replacing existing cladding with “non-combustible” materials and fitting sprinklers – with new windows and roofing..A contractor will be confirmed next month and a consultation with residents is to follow.The blocks, in Poole old town, were built between 1962 and 1969 and consist of 215 one and two bedroom council flats.Karen Rampton, cabinet member for health, social care and housing at Borough of Poole council, described the work as a “huge investment”.