Funding of £80m might see 150 properties torn down in Cambridge

The plans would see Arbury Court regenerated, changing poor-quality council properties and industrial premises with 107 new council properties and 106 new non-public properties, a brand new library house, park and play space, and new industrial models for current merchants to maneuver into, the town council mentioned.

The proposals would additionally see the Kingsway council property regenerated, changing largely unfit council properties with 99 new council properties and 98 new non-public properties, with a brand new park to interchange the prevailing open house.

Regarding the properties to be demolished as a part of the method, the council mentioned: “Many of the homes are in poor condition, with structural issues creating fire and safety risks, and widespread damp and mould issues.

“These points imply that it’s unaffordable for the council to repeatedly restore and refurbish the properties to satisfy the usual that tenants deserve.

“Existing council tenants would be compensated and supported to find a council home in Cambridge that suits their personal requirements, including brand new homes, and provided practical and financial support to move.”

Gerri Bird, the council’s Labour cupboard member for housing, mentioned: “Investing in regenerating these estates is the only viable way to provide our tenants with high-quality homes, which is our ongoing mission, as well as to enable us to build additional high-quality council homes to help address the shortage in the city.”

Forty-six flats, that are privately owned however face lots of the similar structural points, would should be purchased by the council, together with 5 privately owned homes subsequent to the Kingsway property.

Ms Bird added: “We’re contacting everyone whose home may be affected this week, and while I know some may be alarmed by the news, we’re also hearing really positive responses from many residents.

“We will help every family on a one-to-one foundation to discover a appropriate new dwelling if the plans go forward.

“We’ll look after you, and take into account your individual requirements.”

The proposals are to be mentioned at a council meeting, external on 21 October.