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Willaston revamp needed - Ashford

Work to take place over the next five years

Douglas Council says work on its biggest housing estate will bring it into the 21st century.

Thirty-six houses have already been revamped on the Willaston estate, leaving more than 300 homes to be refurbished over the next five years.

It's understood it'll cost around £10m with work starting as early as October.

Housing Committee Chairman David Ashford says the work is very much needed:

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