Issue details

Redevelopment of Supported Housing Block at 536 - 550 Wimpson Lane, Maybush

 

 

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainability seeking approval to re-house residents of 536 - 550 Wimpson Lane.

 

536 - 550 Wimpson Lane is a block of eight flats for over 50's in Maybush that has significant disrepair issues. As a result a proposal is to be brought forward to re-house the residents in more appropriate accommodation and to then close and redevelop the scheme under the Estate Regeneration Programme. Consultation has taken place with the residents who are keen to seek a swift decision to remove any uncertainty about the future of their homes.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Withdrawn

Wards affected: Millbrook;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2014

Decision due: 17 Feb 2015 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainability

Lead director: Director, People

Department: Housing and Sustainability Portfolio

Contact: Jane Windebank Email: jane.windebank@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8091 7899.

Consultation process

Individual meetings have taken place with residents affected. Consultation events for with wider community, letters and emails. This will be supported by consultation within the Council.

Consultees

Emails/meetings with relevant officers in Legal, Finance, Property Services, Housing and Ward Councillors.

Public Comments may be sent to: Jane Windebank Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO 14 7LY Tel: 023 8091 7899 Email: jane.windebank@southampton.gov.uk

Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: ‘The redevelopment of 536-350 Wimpson Lane has been withdrawn from the Forward Plan as a review of the alternative ways to progress this project is being undertaken. The Cabinet paper has, therefore, been postponed until this review has been completed.‘