Agenda item

(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.

The Project Manager, Regeneration introduced a report that summarised the progress of Phase 2 of the Chalvey Regeneration Strategy and set out proposals for Phase 3 which would result in further investment of over £150m in the next ten years.  An addendum to the report was also considered which sought approval to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to address anti-social behaviour issues in Chalvey.

(Councillor Sadiq joined the meeting)

The current Chalvey Regeneration Strategy had been agreed by Cabinet in 2013 and in the subsequent five years a range of schemes had been delivered to provide new homes on sites such as Ledgers Road, the former Cross Keys Public House and Chalvey Road East petrol station; access to new changing facilities and a multi-use games area; and addressed the problems of anti-social behaviour.  Phase 3 would include projects to remodel the Council’s St Martin’s Place offices into 64 social and affordable properties for rent; the redevelopment of Tower & Ashbourne Houses; the new Grove Academy all-through school; a new Chalvey Hub; and the redevelopment of sites on Tuns Lane and Montem Leisure Centre.  The uncompleted schemes from Phase 2 – Chalvey Halt and the former SSE site would also be included in Phase 3.

(Councillor Pantelic joined the meeting)

The Cabinet welcomed the excellent progress in delivering the majority of projects in Phase 2.  The redevelopment of blighted sites had enhanced the area and provided much needed new homes and other facilities as well as raising standards and aspirations.  Lead Members remained committed to taking forward the schemes not yet achieved such as the Chalvey Halt.  The Cabinet considered and agreed the proposal in the addendum to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order for Chalvey to tackle the anti-social behaviour issues residents were experiencing.

Speaking under Rule 30, Councillor Sharif addressed the Cabinet and commented that whilst several of the projects were welcome, the new properties built were primarily for people moving into Chalvey and caused additional pressures on transport infrastructure and other services.  Several specific localised issues of inadequate parking, traffic congestion, poor drainage and anti-social behaviour were also noted which he said residents wanted to be addressed.  It was responded that the report focused on the projects in the Chalvey Regeneration Strategy and that the issues raised could be addressed through the existing highway maintenance programme.  The Cabinet agreed that it was important to have a robust green travel plan for Grove Academy.  It was agreed that in addition to the scheduled update on the Regeneration Strategy in April 2019, the Cabinet would receive an update on the transport and highways issues raised in February 2019.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the Cabinet welcomed the update, supporting the proposals for Phase 3 and agreed the recommendations in the report and the addendum relating to the PSPO.

Resolved –

(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.