Council to redevelop estate after residents vote for demolition

A council is set to redevelop an estate after residents voted for the building to be demolished.

At a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the Executive Mayor of Croydon council reviewed proposals for the next steps of the regeneration of the Regina Road Estate.

The turnout of eligible voters from the estate was 81.7 per cent, of which an overwhelming 88.1 per cent voted for demolition, while only 11.9 per cent voted against regeneration of the estate.

The area preparing for demolition includes three 11-storey tower blocks and a number of low-rise blocks and houses.

The proposals are for 191 homes to be demolished and replaced with up to 380 homes, of which at least 200 would be council homes.

Cabinet also authorised the council to apply for Greater London Authority (GLA) funding to support delivery of this project.

The council has said it will listen to Regina Road residents and has been holding regular group meetings, one-to-one meetings and drop-ins to discuss the proposals.

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, said: “All council tenants and leaseholders should expect to have warm, safe and dry homes that they are proud to live in, and I’m committed to delivering this pledge.

“We will continue to work with Regina Road residents to make sure they are supported during this process.”

Pictured top: Regina Road Estate (Picture: Google Street View)