Residents to decide whether to demolish flats

People living in a block of flats are being asked if they want the building refurbished or demolished.

Hull City Council said Rossett House on Walker Street "requires a significant capital investment to meet all essential building and fire safety standards".

Fire safety works have been carried out, but the remaining regeneration work would mean residents would have to move to temporary accommodation for "an extended period of time", the council said.

"We need to ensure that each home benefits from the modern facilities, required by the national Decent Homes Standard," the authority added.

The five-storey concrete building was constructed in 1969 and contains 33 homes.

If residents opt for demolition, the site would be redeveloped with energy efficient housing.

The council will be sending out a questionnaire and officers will visit tenants to get their views, with the responses published in March next year.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis said he appreciated "that this may be an unsettling process for many residents".

"However, as a responsible landlord, their safety and well-being are our top priority," he said.

"There are options available for the future of Rossett House, and I hope that as many people as possible will participate in the consultation so we can listen to their views and act in accordance with them.”

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