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Christian Action Housing Ian Martin Director of Housing & Neighbourhood Services Bounces Road - Background Comprehensive Development Initiative Pilot Scheme. Objective was to build new homes and community facilities on an existing

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Christian Action Housing

Ian Martin Director of Housing & Neighbourhood Services

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Bounces Road - Background

Comprehensive Development Initiative Pilot Scheme. Objective was to build new homes and community

facilities on an existing LBE estate.

The community central to the plans. Steering Group of local resident. Consultation on the new homes What residents need, i.e. 3 beds not 1 beds Local lettings policy. New Community Hall. Play facilities. Amenities.

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What did we start with?

A will to make a difference / true

partnership.

A sceptical but enthusiastic community. Resources – social housing grant, NRF A derelict garage site / an area of grass. Safer Estates Partnership

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What Resident’s Wanted

Wardens CCTV (which CAH and CSU paid for) Bounces Road Youth Team Crime Prevention Officer led design out

crime initiatives

Estate & Highway lighting

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Before Development – Land

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Before Development - Land

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Before Development – Poorly used

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Before Development – Poorly Used

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Before Development - Consultation

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What Did We Deliver?

33 New Homes for local people. A modern community hall – used every day by

a variety of community groups, with office space and a management committee.

A children’s play area. A community garden. A Wardens scheme (Safe n’9 Sound). A Youth Project (Bounces Road Youth Team). CCTV scheme.

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What Did We Deliver ?

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Why Was It A Success?

Commitment to the Partnership / Safer Estates Access to Resources. Consultation. Listening to the consultation. Commitment to an on-going relationship.

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