Final push on £120m Salford housing scheme

Plans to replace the last 150 homes as part of a £120m Salford regeneration scheme have been given the go ahead by the city council.The redevelopment of the High Street estate, situated near Fitzwarren Street, Pendleton, is the final stage of a ten-year plan which aims to transform the area.The decision to clear the estate was made in 2008 and 584 properties have already been cleared, with tenants and owners successfully re-housed. Salix Homes, which now manages the properties, will now draw up plans to work in phases with the remaining 149 residents to help them successfully relocate.Because of changes to national housing policy that have created a surge in demand for one bedroom properties, Fitzwarren Court, originally earmarked for demolition, will be retained along with 10 terraced houses in nearby Rosehill Close.Salix Homes will look to modernise and improve both the 135-bedroom tower block and the homes at Rosehill Close.