A two million pound funding boost for housing in Bristol has been given the green light by city councillors.
The extra cash will be used to improve council properties and meet the growing demand for home adaptations by disabled tenants.
Councillor Mark Wright, Cabinet member for Housing and Service Improvement, said: “Helping maintain the dignity and independence of disabled people is a key commitment and this additional funding should make a real improvement to the lives of a significant number of our residents.
“Another area where we will be improving our services to residents through additional funds is improving the standard of property lets to new tenants. Feedback has shown that this is a key issue and by making sure we address this we will also help ensure that long-term tenancy problems are avoided.”
The Home Adaptations Service has seen an increase in the number of requests for changes to the homes of disabled people in recent years. The cash will help an extra 176 disabled people over the next year.
Councillors have also agreed an increase in the Home Adaptations Service’s annual budget from £2.2m to £2.55m. Housing chiefs hope the money will also reduce waiting lists for home improvements.
Tenants will be given help to redecorate inside and outside their properties bringing them up to a minimum standard set by the council.
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