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Gentoo to invest £42.9 million to improve nearly 6,000 homes in Sunderland
8 May 2024

Nearly 6,000 homes and 140 buildings across Sunderland are set to benefit from home improvements as part of Gentoo’s multi-million-pound investment plan for 2024/25.

The £42.9 million plan will see 6,644 customers benefit from home improvements, ranging from loft insulation top-ups to new ......

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