Citizen Housing have said they are considering the future of three tower blocks in Tile HillThree Coventry tower blocks look set to be demolished after years of residents dealing with 'horrendous' mould, damp and flooding. Citizen Housing recently confirmed that they are reviewing the future of the flats on Ferrers Close in Tile Hill.
In a letter seen by CoventryLive, the housing company admitted that the flats 'require significant improvement works.' Citizen added they are aware that the properties are difficult to heat and poorly insulated.
Kitchens are said to be 'too small' and 'not fit for purpose' and the car parking and roads outside the blocks were described as being in a 'poor condition.' Citizen went on to say that they have considered a range of options such as carrying out repair works and demolishing the three tower blocks in Tile Hill.
Citizen said they have estimated the cost to carry out the repair works and believe the significant level of investment required is not 'value for money.' Residents are likely to be rehoused, with all three blocks set to be demolished later this year. A final decision will be made on March 27, 2023.
CoventryLive previously spoke to residents who had reached their wits' end with huge patches of thick black mould covering their walls and soaked carpets from constant flooding. Tenant Laura Jones, 26, previously said her children have been affected by the problems within the property, with her eight-year-old son developing breathing problems from years of exposure to damp and mould.
In a letter seen by CoventryLive, the housing company told residents on Friday (January 13): “I am writing to inform you that we have been reviewing the future of three tower blocks at Ferrers Close. We are committed to investing in our homes and the environment, and we want you to ensure that your home is safe, warm and energy efficient for you and your family to live in.
“Based on information that we hold about the condition of the blocks we know that the flats require significant improvement works both internally and externally. We know that homes in these blocks can be difficult to heat and that the insulation to the properties needs to be improved.
“We are also aware that the kitchens are too small and not fit for purpose and that the car parking and roads outside the blocks are in a poor condition and in need of repair. We have considered a range of options including carrying out major internal and external improvements to rehousing you and demolishing the blocks.
“We have estimated the cost to carry out the improvements, and we believe that the significant level of investment required is not value for money or best use of resources. Therefore, and after much consideration, our preferred option is to rehouse you and demolish all three blocks. Whilst this is our preferred option, it is important that we listen to your views and take these into account when we report our recommendations to our board.”