Regeneration Projects
We are committed to being at the forefront of the wider regeneration of Sefton. Our vision is to provide high quality affordable homes in thriving communities where people have a sense of pride and place. Our regeneration work is the focal point of this vision.
To ensure we meet our customers needs, we consult regularly with tenants – not just over improvements in the home, but also improvements outside the home too. We believe, not just in decent homes but in decent neighbourhoods too.
Kings Park
Kings Park is a £20m investment scheme that will modernise three high rise blocks and remodel the open spaces to provide quality homes with lots of secure and accessibly recreational areas for everyone to enjoy in safety.
It will also see the creation of 140 new homes and will provide a catalyst for the wider regeneration of this part of Seaforth.
Greenfields
Greenfields Place is a five year £35m project located in the Marsh Lane area of Bootle, Sefton.
The focal point of the development will see the complete refurbishment and extension of four existing tower blocks (Mersey, Stanley, Chesnut and Salisbury House) creating 32 new homes and providing a stunning new look for the area.
The project will:
- Improve the standard of living for residents living in the area
- Provide first class living accommodation coupled with open, desirable community spaces
- Provide a cleaner, safer and greener environment for residents
- Foster and preserve a sense of community and togetherness.
Decent neighbourhoods
Since transfer in 2006, we have invested heavily in our Decent Homes Programme – one of the largest in the region.
Because the Government’s Decent Homes standard does not cover works outside the property, we have started an investment programme which will invest over £35m in an environmental programme in sustainable areas and neighbourhoods. This will include improvements to:
- Fencing
- External security lighting
- Landscaping
- Alley gating
- Improved play areas
- Fencing/walls around landscaped areas, subject to planning permission
- Redevelopment or refurbishment of garage sites.
We anticipate this programme will be completed around 2012.
Building Communities and Futures
Regeneration doesn’t start and stop with bricks and mortar. We want to transform our communities through projects that help neighbourhoods to prosper and thrive. That’s why we’ve developed a variety of projects that help to provide the support and encouragement that communities need to develop and grow.
Our Junior Warden scheme was launched in 2009 with two schools already participating and another planned for Early 2010. The wardens take an active role in looking after communities helps develop active citizenship and promoting community pride. These young people have been involved in lots of environmental projects such as planting bulbs, litter picks and identifying anti social behaviour.
Another partnership with the North West Training Council enables local youngsters to gain experience by working in our properties.
We are also working towards achieving the ‘Cleaner Safer Greener’ Quality Mark from ENCAMS, the body responsible for environmental campaigns. All these programmes and schemes will help our communities to thrive and grow.
