Believed to be the last man standing on 'Britain's loneliest street' refuses to selldespite having no one to talk to. increase.
Nick Wisniewski, 66, said his place in Stanhope, Whishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, was a "ghost town" after the last of his 200 residents moved out in December. It is said that it became
However, despite the announcement that his eight lots ofapartments and other homes are scheduled for demolition, Nick made his decision to stay put. continue to stick to
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A TSB Bank employee said the area had been let go by the council because it remained abandoned with planked properties.
} He says the authorities offered him £35,000 plus two years' rent elsewhere if he could relocateand redevelop the area. .
Nick claims that North his Lanarkshire Council offer is insufficient to buy elsewhere.
He added that he was in no position to buy anywhere else and was too old to take out a mortgage.
Nick said.
``It's very quiet and strange to live alone here. In 2017, I purchased an apartment under a right-of-purchase scheme that allows public housing residents to purchase homes at discounted prices.
The head of the council offered Nick alternative accommodation in Terrace House for his two years rent-free, which he declined.
Nick, who retired last year, said: He was a rice cooker, a mattress, a washing machine outside, a mess.
``The council left the flats empty after people moved out. The windows are broken.
"It's overgrown with grass.It's ridiculous."
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"But I'm not going to start paying rent again and £35,000 isn't enough to buy a new place.
New place. 100,000 to get the.
"I didn't work my whole life to be robbed of my home when I was too old to take out another loan."
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A North Lanarkshire Council spokesperson said:
"While it is not appropriate to discuss specific financial details, we will ensure that the resident finds suitable alternative accommodation, that the resident receives a fair deal, and that he We are working according to our policies to support you."
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