Havering Regeneration Programme Starts

Work is set to begin on the first site of phase of Havering Council’s 12 Estates regeneration programme.Demolition has reached completion on Napier and New Plymouth House, Rainham, as the site is prepared for the development of 126 affordable homes, with a number earmarked for families, and a further 71 homes for private sale targeted at local buyers. All residents who have been moved off the site to enable the regeneration have been guaranteed the right to return.Havering Council and developer Wates Residential have invested more than £1.3 million in social value in the Havering community during the first phase of work on the site.Since work began in July 2019, 72 local people have been hired or have benefitted from training initiatives in a huge boost to the Havering economy. As part of the project, over 700 Havering students have also been engaged via activities including site visits, apprenticeships and work experience placements. This £1.5 billion 12 Estates programme will see around 3,500 high-quality new homes delivered in Havering over the next 12 to 15 years, doubling the amount of council rented accommodation and more than doubling the number of affordable homes.