Decision details

The Director of Prosperity and Development presented the report to members which set out the work being undertaken to explore options for the regeneration of the Penrhys Estate and surrounding area.  Members of the Cabinet were also asked to agree a framework for taking the work forward in partnership with Trivallis and the Prince’s Foundation.

He continued that Officers of the Council have been working closely with colleagues in Trivallis to explore the opportunities to address both the issues around the immediate future of the existing residents who wish to remain on the estate but are in need of improved housing conditions and also to address how a wider investment and regeneration programme can be developed that ensures that the community at Penrhys has a long term, sustainable future.

The Cabinet Member Enterprise, Housing and Development commented that it he welcomed the further development to the estate and stated that it was important that the Authority continued to work with residents and tenants throughout the process to bring the plans to reality.

Following consideration by Cabinet it was RESOLVED to:

1. Note the information provided within the report, and the work undertaken so far in considering options for the future of the estate and its community.
2. Agree the aspirations and objectives for the high quality regeneration of the estate and surrounding area as set out in the report as a focus for ongoing work.
3. Agree to the engaging of the services of the Prince’s Foundation to work with the Council and Trivallis as a key partner in delivering against the aspirations and objectives with Trivallis being the lead procurement body.
4. Enter into a formal Collaboration Agreement with Trivallis to establish a framework to govern the respective rights and obligations of the Council and Trivallis in the delivery of the regeneration project.