Midlothian Council sets target for new homes accessible for people in wheelchairs
Half would be social housing while the other 10 would be private sector homes.
Councillors approved the target at the full Council meeting on Tuesday but asked council officers to report back on further opportunities to increase that figure.
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Hide AdThe move comes after a public consultation earlier this year when local people were asked for ideas and suggestions to help the council establish a target.
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for housing, Cllr Stuart McKenzie said: “Many thanks to everyone who took the time to fill in our consultation.
"What you told us has given us valuable information to help us set a target to address current and potential future shortfalls in wheelchair accessible homes.
"However, we would like to increase that target number if we possibly can which is why we’ve agreed officers should go back and look at potential ways to achieve this.”