Why is the Council proposing transfer?

The Council knows that Mansford Estate needs regeneration, but it does not have the money necessary to do this level of work. So, it has worked with Mansford Estate residents and THCH to develop this proposal.

Over the past six months there have been specific meetings with resident groups, public meetings, open days, drop in sessions, exhibitions, advice surgeries, and newsletters.

The Council and residents have said there is a need for major investment to improve all homes, address security issues and improve the environment to the estate. Money is needed to:

 

• increase security and safety to the estate
• undertake a major programme of improvement and refurbishment
• deal with anti-social behaviour on the estate through design measures
• bring all properties up to Decent Homes Standard
• carry out structural repairs
• undertake improvements identified as a priority by residents

 

The estimated cost of carrying out the investment needed to the estate which is set out in this proposal is £22 million. The Council estimates that it can only invest a maximum of £xxx million between now and 2009 according to its current investment programme whereas would be able to deliver all of the proposals.

The Council has, therefore, looked at every option available to provide the level of regeneration and service that both it and the tenants would want. Transfer to is the best available solution.

The Council knows that Mansford Estate needs regeneration, but it does not have the money necessary to do this level of work. So, it has worked with Mansford Estate residents to develop this proposal.

Over the past six months there have been specific meetings with resident groups, public meetings, open days, drop in sessions, exhibitions, advice surgeries, and newsletters.

The Council and residents have said there is a need for major investment to improve all homes, address security issues and improve the environment to the estate. Money is needed to:

• increase security and safety to the estate
• undertake a major programme of improvement and refurbishment
• deal with anti-social behaviour to the estate through design measures
• bring all properties up to decent homes standards
• carry out structural repairs
• undertake improvements identified as a priority by residents

The estimated cost of carrying out the investment needed to the estate which is set out in this proposal is £20 million. The Council estimates that it can only invest a maximum of £xxx million between now and 2008 according to its current investment programme whereas THCH would be able to deliver all of the proposals.

The Council has, therefore, looked at every option available to provide the level of regeneration and service that both it and the tenants would want. Transfer to THCH is the best available solution.