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St Leonards - Coastal Space
Project
Local Strategic Partnership
Meeting 28th April 2014
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Project Aims
• To reach a tipping point in the regeneration of
the St Leonards area
• Address long term problems associated with the
private rented sector – particularly HMOs
• Provide access to good quality affordable rented
accommodation
• Help support and sustain a balanced and vibrant
neighbourhood
• Support and develop community involvement
• Support the local economy by promoting local
enterprise, employment training etc
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Background
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The most deprived ward in the South East
One of 5% most deprived wards nationally
¼ of dwellings HMOs
Architecturally significant – Decimus Burton
More than 5O% privately rented (more than 80% in 7 key streets)
High degree of social churn – 50% lived in area less than 5 years
40% of homes non decent
10% of homes overcrowded
Lower than average levels of social renting
40% of households in poverty
Over a third claiming out of work benefits
Average income only 64% of borough average (itself low) nearly 50% have income of
less than £10,000
Significant number of vulnerable household - mental health, drug & alcohol
dependency
Lowest life expectancy in the County
Poor educational attendance, attainment etc.
Worst statistics for domestic violence
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The Local Space Project
• Building upon previous public and private sector
investment programmes
• 51 unit acquisition and renovation programme
with AmicusHorizon/HBC/HCA
• Split between 2013/14 & 2014/15
• £6.2m Total Investment
• HCA £1.4m
• Council invests £1.2m, loans £2.4m
• AmicusHorizon £1.2m
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The Project
• Targeted at renewal area with focus on the 7
streets
• Conversions to larger units of family
accommodation preferred
• Local lettings Plan in place
• Working household / active citizenship given
priority
• Affordable rents
• Accompanied by programme of proactive
enforcement
• Training and employment schemes for residents
and tenants
• Neighbourhood support and community
investment
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Complementary Programmes
• Extension of renewal area – 5 years
• Rogue landlord funding - £204k
• Empty homes CPO programme – 42 pursued,
17 properties returned to use to date
• YMCA lease and repair programme –up to 80
units
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Supporting Regeneration Activity
• Links to wider community and business
engagement being developed
• Dedicated AmicusHorizon/HBC staff support
• Links to Public Realm and seafront strategy
• Town Team, 7 Streets project, Safer
Communities Team etc.
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Progress– Property Acquisition and
Renovations
• 34 Kenilworth Road – 5 units - Complete
• 25 Stockleigh Road - 7 units - Complete
• Carisbrooke Nursing Home (CPO) 11 units –
onsite
• 17 Carisbrooke Road – 5 units – On site
• 61 Western Road – 2 units – On site
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Progress – Enforcement
SUMMARY OF CURRENT POSITION – 1st April 2014
Inspections since 1st July, 2013
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Inspections revealing Category 1 hazards
Inspections revealing Category 2 hazards
Action by HMO licensing team or Management Regulations Action
Compliant / No action necessary / Owner Occupied
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Properties Improved to date
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Category 1 or Category 1 & 2 Hazards
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Category 2 Hazards
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Planned Inspections
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Section 239 notices served for new inspections up to 31st April, 2014
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No Access inspections to be re-arranged
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Progress– Surveys and Mapping
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Measuring Success – Summary of Key
Performance Data
KPI 1 – Enforcement
Monthly
25 HHSRS inspections per month
KPI 2 – Improving Existing
Housing conditions
Annually
90 improvements in private owned properties per
annum
KPI 3 – Community Safety
Annually
Target to be established from local police survey
KPI 4 – Community Development
Quarterly
50 residents per qtr engaged on skills and learning
projects
KPI 5 – Local Labour
Quarterly
50% site staff within 10 miles
KPI 6 – Apprenticeships/Trainees
Project End
10 apprentices/trainees
KPI 7 – Acquisition & Improvement
Project End
51 properties
KPI 8 – Lettings Plan
Monthly
No. properties let to households working more than
16 hrs pw or in FT
KPI 9 – Customer Satisfaction
Monthly
Avg 8.5 out of 10 satisfaction with new home
KPI 10 – Health & Welbeing
Project End
Through the project ensure fifty households are not
in fuel poverty
KPI 11 – Bringing properties back
into use
Monthly
Avg time property empty prior to use 6 months+
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Governance & Project Management
• Multi Agency Strategic group (Overview) –
meets quarterly
• Project Group (Operational) – meets
fortnightly
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Wider Strategic Engagement
• SE Local Enterprise Partnership – Coastal Sub
Group
• Impact of welfare reform – DWP & CLG
meetings
• Inward migration & guiding principles document
– London Councils etc
• County wide protocols on homelessness
placements – agreed by Chief Ex and Leaders
Group
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Where Next?
• NHAP Programme bid – 30 units 2015-18
• SELEP Plan - £75m sought for coastal
interventions over 6 years
• Selective licensing scheme proposals
• Local Letting Scheme
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