The eight blocks of flats and other homes on Stanhope Place in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, are all scheduled for demolition
The last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' after he refused to move has spent nearly £2,000 decorating his home - but said the area has become an eyesore.
Despite the council's attempts to buy him out, Nick has spent nearly £2,000 repainting, carpeting his living room and panelling his hall - and said he has no plans to leave. "At the end of last year they said they were doing a compulsory purchase order but they haven't even notified me about it. I don't know if it was all a ploy to try and scare me into contacting them - but why should I have to get in touch with them."The last time I spoke to anyone from the council about it was November 2021, it's absolutely shocking.
Nick bought his flat in 2017 under the Right to Buy scheme which helped council tenants buy their homes at a discounted price. He said the area made up of eight blocks used to be buzzing with around 200 people, but the last residents left in December 2021.
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