City council reveals plans to make communities safer, healthier and more sustainable.
Milton Keynes City Council is set to reaffirm its commitment to regeneration projects with a refreshed strategy that focuses on improving people’s lives through access to education, jobs and skills.
The council has recently been working with communities across MK to determine priorities for their area and help create more attractive neighbourhoods. The new strategy, which is expected to be approved next week, will build on the council’s progress so far, which includes the ongoing construction of 183 new homes in the Lakes Estate.
New Estate Renewal Forums have been set up in the Lakes Estate, Fullers Slade and Bradville, giving community members a greater say on the future of their neighbourhoods.
Other ongoing regeneration work includes the building of 66 new homes in Netherfield, improvement of green spaces, sports facilities and other local assets across regeneration areas. MKCC is also overseeing energy efficiency improvements to more than 1,500 council homes.
“We’re committed to improving the lives of our residents through this renewed regeneration strategy,” said Cllr Ed Hume, Cabinet Member for Housing.
“We have to be realistic, we don’t have the finances to give everyone new homes, but this strategy ensures we’re able to improve life chances by giving people better access to education and training.
“I’m really proud of our communities who work alongside us to identify issues and sit down with us to figure out the best way to improve their neighbourhoods. Regeneration is much more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about bringing people together and giving them better opportunities in life. We’re doing that already in a number of ways across our estates and I look forward to continuing this work.”
