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Midlothian agrees £16m investment in 100 new build council homes

Source: https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/category/news

Midlothian Council has agreed more than £16 million of additional money from the Housing Revenue Account will be used to buy 100 new build homes for council housing from developers.Councillors approved the investment at today’s meeting of the full council.The route map includes a £153m investment in capital projects rising to £321m for future years. Initiatives will include additional council housing, like the 100 homes being purchased, which will, whenever possible, be located close to good community facilities and shops. Developments will be of high quality, balancing good contemporary design with respect for the area’s heritage.