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Ambitious Plans to Improve Council Homes in Portsmouth Unveiled

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Portsmouth City Council has ambitious plans to improve the council homes owned by the local authority, with a major report outlining the work undertaken since receiving a C3 regulatory judgement from the government's housing regulator in January. The council is speeding up planned maintenance to 22 high-rise buildings across the city, investing a total of £110m by 2030. The work will involve upgrading homes, relocating residents temporarily while the work takes place, and improving communication with residents about service usage and repair requests.

Key Takeaways:

  • The council has developed an Improvement Plan to upgrade homes as required and create a better understanding of all homes in the stock.
  • The council is speeding up planned maintenance to 22 high-rise buildings across the city, investing a total of £110m by 2030.
  • Residents in the tower blocks will have their homes upgraded, with some needing to relocate temporarily while work takes place.
  • Residents will be given plenty of warning ahead of time and fully supported by council teams during the relocation process.
  • Ladywood House residents have already been told they will be the first to receive improvements, with work starting onsite late 2026.
  • Portsmouth Homes is consulting with residents to improve communication and provide easier access to services.
  • The council's Cabinet Member for Housing and Tackling Homelessness, Cllr Darren Sanders, has expressed confidence in the amount of work completed and the benefits that will accrue to tenants.

Statistics:

  • £110m investment in upgrading high-rise buildings by 2030.
  • 22 high-rise buildings across the city to be upgraded.
  • 5-year plan to complete improvements in the majority of high-rise buildings in the city.
  • £110m total investment in upgrading high-rise buildings.
  • Late 2026 start date for improvements at Ladywood House.

Sources:

  • "20250922 --- Buildings Project 2030 --- Cabinet Report 2.pdf"

(Portsmouth City Council report on Buildings Project 2030)

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