DOZENS of families who feared their homes would end up like slums are to have their properties refurbished after forcing the city council into a U-turn.
New doors, windows, walls and drains are to be added to up to 160 homes in a £1.2 million scheme.
It is a major victory for Middleport residents who petitioned the council after being told their homes would not be improved after all. News of the investment comes as concrete plans for the redevelopment of the Middleport area were finally being revealed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council later today.
Mother-of-one Sharon Black had taken on the council after learning her home was not being improved, despite promises six years ago that the homes would be knocked down and then rebuilt, or spruced up.
The 41-year-old, of Morton Street, said: “I’m pleased the council has listened and is doing something. It is good news and shows that if you put your mind to it, you can get something done.”
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