WATERLOO ESTATE UPDATE www.havering.gov.uk/askhousing
JUNE 2018
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Waterloo Estate Regeneration meeting Tuesday 6 March 2018 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.
Neil Stubbings, Havering’s regeneration consultant briefs residents
Guest speaker, Brian Moore
Latest Meeting On Tuesday 6 March, Neil Stubbings visited residents of the Waterloo Estate at the Salvation Army, Romford to update them on the regeneration programme for Havering. Guest speaker, Brian Moore gave an overview of his positive experience of the rehousing process and the smooth transition he had while moving for him and his daughter.
What was discussed? Neil informed residents that to date around 257 households, including 75 sheltered housing tenants, in the regeneration areas have moved to new homes including 73 tenants from Waterloo. Leaseholders and freeholders can start the process to sell their property to the Council via our specialist officer, Ian Nolan. Many have already sold to us. First demolitions will be the Waterloo Estate, Napier House and New Plymouth House and Solar, Serena and Sunrise. Demolition is due to start in late 2019. That can only happen when we have moved everyone off the estates.
Meet the Contractor
Havering Council and Wates will be hosting a meet and greet drop in session at Havering Volunteer Centre, 32-34 High Street, Romford RM11HR on Tuesday 22 May between 4pm – 7pm. This will be an opportunity to give us your views and consult with us on the design on the buildings.
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.