Hi Martine,Yes, surrounding estates and neighbours are very concerned, at least those that are aware; (lack of) clear communication from the council has been a major problem with this process.As you no doubt are aware, there are two schools on this estate, and the streets are often very congested, which is a real concern as emergency vehicles (fire-brigades in particular) have enormous difficulties navigating their way through.The proposal to develop five sites in this estate, and three sites in Whitnell Way, to provide a total 'about' 123 new flats, seems a very high risk and potentially damaging endeavour. At the very least, one would expect clear communication, a comprehensive set of proposals, and a genuine community engagement process would be followed; we have got none of these!If these proposals go ahead, the disruption caused by years of construction vehicles and equipment, material stores, site huts etc etc, on an already dense estate, will be enormous. A responsible Council, in our opinion, would not impose this on a community; it is a very high risk strategy that risks damaging all of the social capital that exists here, benefits all, and has taken years to build.Instead, a genuine public engagement process regarding potential sites and how best to make better use of them, whilst respecting the rights of the host community, should be followed. Which is what we are requesting.
Paul Doorly ● 589d