SERENA, SOLAR & SUNRISE UPDATE www.havering.gov.uk/askhousing
JUNE 2018
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Regeneration meeting – Solar, Serena & Sunrise Monday 26 February 2018
Neil Stubbings, Havering’s regeneration consultant briefs residents
Latest Meeting On Monday 26 February, Neil Stubbings and Sharon Nunn visited residents at Solar, Serena & Sunrise to give an update on the regeneration programme across Havering. This was the seventh meeting for Solar, Serena & Sunrise and update information included:
• The rehousing process has now started at Solar,
Serena & Sunrise. As of January 2017 there were 34 residents living at Solar, Serena & Sunrise. So far, nine have moved and there are 23 residents still living here.
• Ideally we would like the site to be completely empty
by late summer 2019. Available sheltered and general needs properties are now being prioritised for Solar, Serena & Sunrise resident matches.
• Feedback about the plans for the redevelopment from the residents is very important to build ideas into the designs. We will be arranging meetings with our development partner.
• Residents will still have priority to move back onto the
new development once it has been completed should they wish to.
First demolitions will be the Waterloo Estate, Napier House and New Plymouth House and Solar, Serena & Sunrise. Demolition is due to start in late 2019.
Havering Council is really pleased to be working with Wates Residential as a Joint Venture partner in the £1 billion regeneration project, which will see 12 Council estates regenerated to provide around 3,000 homes in Havering over the next 12 years. Wates has been chosen after an extensive procurement process during which they proved they are well placed to deliver the new homes that we need and outlined their commitment to the long-term future of Havering. They also showed that not only do they have an awareness of the culture, history and heritage of Havering but they share the Council’s vision for the future of the borough. The project will see an overhaul of Havering’s existing Council accommodation on the 12 Sites. Delivering improved provision, the regeneration will increase Council rented accommodation by 70 per cent and build 400 low-cost home ownership properties. By doubling the amount of affordable housing on the 12 estates, this project delivers much-needed affordable homes for residents that are truly affordable on local income levels. In addition to the new house building, there will be a significant amount of new jobs created as well as excellent supply chain opportunities for local businesses to be involved with.