A city high-rise that residents have described as being 'very cold' and like a 'prison' has been the subject of plans to improve the building. Colwick Woods Court in Sneinton has been criticised by residents after Nottingham City Homes, which manages the large block, applied for planning permission for a £2.5 million transformation of the 16-storey building.
A man in his 70s, who lived in the block and did not want to be named, told Nottinghamshire Live that he felt like a prisoner and claimed the building was cold and in a poor state. "Once you get in there you can never get out - once you are moved here you are a prisoner. It's very cold with big gaps in windows and doors," He said.
"The balconies have gaps in them as well, about an inch big. Some renovation? I reckon they should knock it all down - inside is just as bad. Half the time the lift is not working. I am 12-storeys up so sometimes I just sleep in my car."
