The NI Housing Executive (NIHE) has met with the Mid Ulster Council to outline its plans for the next four years.

A Housing Investment Plan (HIP) was presented at the meeting on 18 September, which replaced the District Housing Plan of previous years.

The NIHE said it is due to make a 'significant investment' during 2015/16 in Mid Ulster.

It will support the delivery of new homes as well as invest £9.26 million upgrading and maintaining its properties, support people to live independently, increase the energy efficiency of homes and provide grant aid in the private sector.

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Overall, £3.9m will be spent on planned and response maintenance. This will include outside maintenance work to 586 homes, new heating in 312 homes, the installation of double glazing in 199 homes and kitchens for 293 homes.

In addition, 249 new homes are planned over 13 schemes during the next four years.

Comghal McQuillan, NIHE South Regional Manager, said: "The Housing Executive works hard to maintain a good working relationship with councils and it is important this continues. Our Housing Investment Plan has been informed by a range of stakeholders and was developed as a comprehensive conversation piece for the whole housing sector in Northern Ireland.

"There is a lot of work that needs to be done to meet housing need, improve housing stock and provide support for the most vulnerable in our community.

Last year the organisation invested £27m in the Mid Ulster Council area through its landlord and regional services.

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