Housing
Housing Regeneration
Regeneration in the borough
Our borough is at the heart of the governments plan for Thames Gateway which puts us in a prime position of make positive changes that revitalise our borough.
Regeneration projects are important tools where there are areas in the borough that may be experiencing an unfortunate mix that includes high unemployment and crime and low incomes and educational achievement.
Housing regeneration
For these areas to prosper we need to remove barriers and offer communities a pleasant and safe place to live and work.
Housing regeneration is just one part of a borough wide initiative that includes strategic areas of the London Riverside and Barking Town Centre.
All areas of regeneration are working towards the same goal of making sure we have a strong Sustainable Communities Plan.
New developments will offer a better choice of different types of accommodation.
Delivering our Community Priorities
Housing regeneration allows us to deliver our community priorities.
Equality and diversity for all through regeneration
Equality and diversity is promoted in all our housing regeneration projects. We appreciate the needs of different groups in our communities including black and minority ethnic, older people, young people and key workers in all new housing provision.
Housing is a long term investment for our partners and our community. We intend to make sure all new developments are environmentally friendly and help sustain a good living environment with high design standards.
Demolition Notices
Demolition Notices have now been served under Schedule 5A of the Housing Act 1985 as amended by the Housing Act 2004 for the areas listed below.
Current Demolition Notices:
- The Lintons
PDF 12K - Cadiz Court PDF 12K
- London Road PDF 12K
- North Street PDF 12K
- Eastern End of Thames View PDF 13K
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Useful web links
Sustainable Communities information from Communities and Local Government.
Property demolition services
Property demolition services for Council tenants|
We will continually review and assess housing conditions in the area to help determine which properties are unfit for occupancy or are abandoned.
Property demolition - alternative housing for Council tenants|
Where the demolition of nearby property may pose a risk to tenants in council property we may offer alternative housing either temporarily or on a permanent basis.
Property demolition - disturbance allowance|
Where the demolition of nearby property causes disturbance to tenants in council property we may pay a disturbance allowance in compensation for the disruption while the demolition work is taking place.
Property demolition - Council tenants responsibilities|
The tenant is responsible for arranging for metre reading and disconnecting of supplies of gas and electricity and for handing in the keys of their vacated property. We will provide advice and support in these circumstances.
