Amman Valley homes boost
Elderly tenants in the Amman Valley have had their homes turned into mini palaces. Major refurbishment work has been carried out at the Pantyboblen sheltered housing complex in Tycroes. Brand new kitchens have been installed in all the flats, along with new double glazed windows and doors. Painting work has also been carried out to the delight of tenants. The work is part of a £200 million scheme to improve Carmarthenshire’s council homes. The County Council is behind the Homes Standard programme, aimed at improving its housing stock and regenerating housing estates. Tenant Myra Davies, aged 67, said she was thrilled with the works. She said: “I have just had a new kitchen installed and the room painted and it has made such a difference. “I am very happy with the work and the workmen were considerate the whole time they were here. “It is a lovely flat and the new kitchen has made it even nicer.” Under the 10 year work programme, new kitchens and bathrooms are being installed for thousa...