"Multi-million pound regeneration for rundown Coventry flats"
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 4:19 pm
The 1960s buildings are looking tired and dated
Three blocks of flats in Coventry are to get a multi-million pound makeover to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Around £12 million will be spent bringing improving the flats in the Spon End area and making them safer.
Residents have complained about nuisance behaviour and fly-tipping in the area.
And housing association Citizen has stepped in with a plan to combat the issues.
As well as removing some of the walkways which sit between the blocks to improve safety, there will be major renovations to the accomodation.
And the housing association is also considering building more new homes in the area.
Chief Executive of Citizen, Kevin Rodgers, said: “We’re delighted to be able to announce this major regeneration project in Spon End – our second in as many months.
“Together with the work we are doing in Wyken this represents a £35million investment to transform two communities over the next five years.
“When we spoke to residents in Spon End many told us they were experiencing issues and would like to see improvements. We believe it is our duty to deal with those issues and that is what we are doing this.
“We are committed to continuing to invest in Coventry to give more people a home and a foundation for life.”
The improvement works will be carried out on 158 flats in three blocks - Kerry House, Milestone House and Trafalgar House.
This will include considering options for new affordable homes to be built at the site, including getting rid of some walkways to improve the area's safety.
It comes after a survey of residents showed many wanted investment in the area to try to tackle issues like anti-social behavior and fly-tipping, as well as improvements to their homes.
The work will see the blocks transformed in appearance and quality including the installation of new roofs, doors and windows, work to make the homes warmer and more energy efficient and improved security through the creation of new entrance ways and the demolition of some walkways.
The process of procuring a developer partner for the regeneration projects has started.
They will be appointed in summer 2020 and a detailed consultation with residents will follow.