Ettingshall flats to get new doors and windows in makeover
Planning documents submitted for the scheme said that the buildings, off Ettingshall Road, dated back to the 1950s or 60s.Although the windows had been double-glazed with uPVC units at some point, it was unknown when and the windows were in need of replacement, they added.
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