Issue - meetings

Councillor Draycott submits a report seeking approval to consult with local residents on the future of Webster Road and Wellinger Way in North Braunstone.

A report on this issue was on the private agenda.  However, it had subsequently been moved to the public agenda by the Director of Housing.

Councillor Draycott submitted a report seeking approval to consult with local residents on the future of the above area in North Braunstone.  It was noted that the area had suffered from low demand that had led to an increasing number of empty properties which was blighting the area and affecting adjoining areas.

RESOLVED:

that consultation take place with residents of the area shown on the map in the report, residents of adjacent properties, Ward Councillors and Braunstone Community Association on the following options:-

(i)Demolish 278 properties and the site maintained until a future use is determined.

(ii)Demolish only those properties in the worst affected area (part of Webster Road) and the site maintained until a future use is determined.

(iii)No change but with planned improvements being introduced in tenanted properties.

(iv)Transfer all 278 properties to a housing association.

(v)Transfer only the empty properties in the worst affected area to a housing association.