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 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.
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
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
Before Development – Land
Before Development - Land
Before Development – Poorly used
Before Development – Poorly Used
Before Development - Consultation
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.
What Did We Deliver ?
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.
Bounces Road Questions
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