You may have noticed
that construction has started in Myatts Field North as part of a £150
million Myatts Field North redevelopment scheme backed by Lambeth Labour.
Despite cuts and
delays by the Lib Dem and Tory government, the project is finally underway with
its mission to bring better homes, more jobs and new modern facilities to local
residents. Here is what this exciting project will mean for our area.
What does the
redevelopment mean … for residents?
The project will see
the refurbishment of 172 properties, while 305 will be
rebuilt from scratch to give residents new homes for them and their families.
All current residents on the estate will be able to move to their new or
refurbished homes on the same contracts as they currently have. A further
503 houses and flats will be built, including 146 set at affordable prices.
The redevelopment will
also seek to create public areas that everyone in Vassall can enjoy. This will
include a new park with games and play areas for young people, and a modern
community centre and local store. It will be a green redevelopment as well,
with a pledge to cut carbon emissions by 80% for the area.
The project is
scheduled to be finished in 2017 and local community members are involved in
monitoring the implementation of the contract through a resident’s forum. For
more information about this get in touch with the Council’s Client Team on 020
7926 8315 or at MFN@lambeth.gov.uk.
What does the
redevelopment mean … for jobs?
In order to give local
jobs a boost, a set of refurbished commercial units will be put in place to
attract businesses to the area. The project is also aiming to fill at least 50
per cent of jobs on the project with local residents. The opportunities include
12 management traineeships, 18 apprenticeships and 16 mentoring placements with
one of the consortium partners.
If you’re interested
in any of these position or other job opportunities get in touch with the
client team.
How do I find out
more?
Despite all the good
things that this development will do, Vassall Labour has been campaigning for
better communications to residents from the developers, Regenter, following
feedback we have had from local people. Thank
you to those of you who have been in touch and have been keeping the pressure on/
We hope this update
has helped give you more detail, but if you have any other feedback, complaints
or questions send them straight away to the Council’s Client Team on 020 7926
8315 or at MFN@lambeth.gov.uk
or directly to Regenter’s Resident Advisor on 0800 317 066.
Alternatively, get in
touch with your local Labour Councillor Adrian Garden here.
