Decision details

To receive an update, and take any further decisions, on the Chalvey Regeneration Strategy as approved by Cabinet in October 2013, which includes a range of housing, leisure, environmental and health related projects.

(a)  That it be noted that in the period since October 2013, 111 new homes have been completed in Chalvey, providing 23 affordable properties that are now owned by Slough Borough Council.

(b)  That it be noted that whilst not formally included in Phase Two of the Chalvey Regeneration Strategy, the Council’s Joint Venture Partner, Slough Urban Renewal (“SUR”), completed the extension of Claycots Primary school in December 2017, the refurbishment and extension of Slough Ice Arena in March 2018 and Salt Hill Activity Centre in May 2018.

(c)  That it be noted that in the period since October 2013, circa £53m has been invested in regeneration-led projects in Chalvey that combine, housing, health and wellbeing outputs and outcomes set out in the 5 Year Plan.

(d)  That it be noted that a planning application was submitted for the construction of Grove Academy on 15 October 2018 and that both the school and the new Chalvey Hub (subject to planning) are intended to go on site in spring 2019, with completion anticipated by November 2020.

(e)  That it be noted that a planning application in relation to the proposed demolition and redevelopment of the Tower & Ashbourne site is expected to be submitted in December 2018.

(f)  That it be noted that SUR will submit the planning application for the proposed redevelopment of the former Montem Leisure Centre by April 2019, with demolition of the Montem Leisure Centre expected to commence by July 2019. 

(g)  That an update report be provided every 6 months, with the next update scheduled for April 2019. This report will set specific targets on anticipated social, community and economic development outputs and outcomes associated with the delivery of the physical assets. Additionally, officers will establish a series of indicators to evaluate the health and wellbeing outcomes that are secured through a collaborative and integrated strategy that will see the introduction of new affordable housing, healthcare services and educational facilities in Chalvey (see sections 5.13 – 5.16 of the report).

(h)  That a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) within the Chalvey and Central ward as at Appendix 2 of the report be approved to address current issues of ASB affecting the local community for a maximum period of three years as defined by the Anti Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.

(i)  That in addition to the regular 6-monthly update reports, the Cabinet receive an update on the plans to address traffic and transport issues arising from to the new Grove Academy in February 2019.