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St Leonards - Coastal Space Project Local Strategic Partnership Meeting 28th April 2014 16/07/2015 1 www.hastings.gov.uk 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 16/07/2015 2 www.hastings.gov.uk Background • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 16/07/2015 3 www.hastings.gov.uk 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 16/07/2015 4 www.hastings.gov.uk 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 16/07/2015 5 www.hastings.gov.uk 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 16/07/2015 6 www.hastings.gov.uk 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. 16/07/2015 7 www.hastings.gov.uk 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 16/07/2015 8 www.hastings.gov.uk Progress – Enforcement SUMMARY OF CURRENT POSITION – 1st April 2014 Inspections since 1st July, 2013 • • • • 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 36 173 57 28 TOTAL 294 Properties Improved to date • Category 1 or Category 1 & 2 Hazards • Category 2 Hazards 15 28 TOTAL 43 Planned Inspections • Section 239 notices served for new inspections up to 31st April, 2014 • No Access inspections to be re-arranged 61 16 16/07/2015 [12%] [59%] [19%] [10%] 9 www.hastings.gov.uk Progress– Surveys and Mapping 16/07/2015 10 www.hastings.gov.uk 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+ 16/07/2015 11 www.hastings.gov.uk Governance & Project Management • Multi Agency Strategic group (Overview) – meets quarterly • Project Group (Operational) – meets fortnightly 16/07/2015 12 www.hastings.gov.uk 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 16/07/2015 13 www.hastings.gov.uk 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 16/07/2015 14 www.hastings.gov.uk