LOCAL RESIDENT LETTER LOCAL RESIDENT LETTER
JUNE 2023 JUNE 2023
We wrote to you earlier in May to outline the current uncertainty regarding future building safety standards and to explain that Havering and Wates have taken the difficult decision to pause the construction at Waterloo and Queen Street.
Understandably, some of you had some questions, which we hope were addressed at the meeting on the 25 May. Thanks to everyone that came along.
The following pages outline the information shared, questions asked and actions recorded. The full presentation is available to view at www.havering.gov.uk/12sites on the Waterloo and Queen Street web page, under the 'story so far' section. You can see all of the milestones and resident updates listed there, too.
We will continue to keep you updated as we make progress. In the meantime, please do get in touch if you have any questions or concerns. Contact details are on the back of this flyer.
We said Agreed actions/updates/details Further notes
Wates Construction will be undertaking drainage works on site from 5 June on the SouthEast corner of the site, adjacent to Waterloo Road and the railway line
The works will last approximately 6 weeks and will use a small excavator
The stock condition surveys for the properties backing onto the site have now been completed The final reports will be posted to residents this month (June)
The surveys have been completed by Havering Council free of charge to the residents
A stock condition survey will be undertaken to the remaining properties in Cotleigh Road. Residents will be contacted in the next few weeks and advised of dates for the site visits.
Can we see the plans/drawings?
Weeds on the site
Paul Walker confirmed the existing plans are available on the planning portal
Please search for P0761 20
Keith and Joe advised that Wates will be looking at this and all weeds will be cut back soon
Will we get a post box back and what about glass recycling?
Royal Mail have advised there is an alternative box 5 minutes walk from Cotleigh Road
In January, we announced that the new waste contract will include glass recycling Read more at havering gov uk
Fly-tipping
Monthly newsletters?
Cottons Park investment
Please report all fly-tipping via the council website at havering gov uk Search 'fly tipping' to access the online reporting form
Paul Dwyer will be organising an area review this month (June)
Updates to residents have always followed the meetings, or as and when we have needed to let residents know about site developments
These haven't been monthly, but you can see all communications and updates on the Waterloo and Queen Street 'story so far' web page at havering.gov.uk
Date scheme is due to finish?
Will the Council consider buying homes close to the development?
HOW YOU CAN REACH US
Joe confirmed this is ongoing with colleagues in the social value team
At this point, it's too early to say how the programme will be affected, but it is likely that it will take slightly longer to reach completion.
Update will be provided at the next meeting (dates outlined below)
We will update residents, as appropriate.
Yes, the Council is prepared to consider buying homes affected by the development
MEETINGS
Please contact Paul Dwyer so he can arrange for the BuyBack Team to contact you Contact details below
Dates for your diary:
Paul Dwyer, Regeneration and Community Liaison Officer 01708 431154, 07976 539 160 or email regeneration@havering.gov.uk
You can also reach Paul via the WhatsApp group.
Colm Nolan, Construction Manager for Wates, colm.nolan@wates.co.uk or call 07713 697 344
6th September 2023
6th December 2023
29th February 2024
St Andrews & St Agnes Church, RM7 9AT.
Time TBC