Agenda item

6.1

In the absence of Amanda James, Sheffield City Council Regeneration Team, Councillor Harry Harpham provided an update on the redevelopment of Park Hill Flats.

6.2

He reported that the refurbished flats would be ready for occupation in January 2013, and work was continuing on the landscaping around the flats.  26 flats would be available for social rent and would be managed by the Great Places Housing Group, who would be the managing agent for the whole building, and 24 residents and their families, currently living at Park Hill, had been nominated to move in.  The City Council’s Regeneration Team and Sheffield Homes were working with other social landlords in the area with the aim of accommodating other residents in the flats.  The Council and Sheffield Homes were continuing to manage the security of the flats and surrounding area, with additional Police patrols having been organised.  Councillor Harpham stated that those residents and families who had been moved out of Park Hill following demolition would have first choice to return if they requested this and concluded by stating that 24 flats had been purchased on the open market.

6.3

In response to a question raised by Graham Wroe, Councillor Harpham stated that he was not sure whether there were still plans for the construction of a multi-storey car park on Duke Street, as detailed on the original plans, and that he would look into this issue and respond to Mr Wroe.

6.4

The Chair stated that it was hoped that the Grace Owen Nursery would be incorporated into the newly developed area in September 2013.

6.5

The Community Assembly noted the information now reported, together with the comments now made.