A Nottingham high-rise described as 'very cold' and 'prison-like' by residents is still awaiting the start of a major improvement programme. Colwick Woods Court in Sneinton has been criticised in the past by residents, who said the ageing building was dated and needed significant repairs to improve the standard of life for its tenants.
Colwick Woods Court contains 90 flats and was built in the 1960s. Nottingham City Homes, which manages the 16-storey block, applied for planning permission for a £2.5 million upgrade in 2022, with a spokesperson acknowledging residents' concerns and adding it wanted to "provide all our tenants with a good quality home and neighbourhood to live in".
Planning permission was granted for these upgrades on July 7, 2022, but Nottingham City Council explained a start date was yet to be decided. “We are yet to agree a start date for the major refurbishment of this Sneinton high rise," a spokesperson said.
