Timescales and next steps
We are at the beginning of a process of investment and renewal that will take some years for Raven to deliver. It will take time to design, consult and then reach final decisions on how our investment can maximise improvements and benefits in Preston for our customers and members of the wider community. Raven is also working with a number of external partners on Preston’s renewal, including community groups and the borough and county councils, who are key to the wider benefits being fully realised.
Proposed development phasing
As we are at an early stage, timescales are not yet finalised but we don’t expect redevelopment work to start for at least two years. Building works will be staggered over a number of years, this approach means:
The number of residents and businesses experiencing disruption at any one time is minimised.
New homes are ready before the next phase, helping keep the community together.
Shops will remain available throughout, as the new local centre at Merland Green will open before Marbles Way shops are redeveloped.
The below plan and timeline are colour coded to help explain the phasing by area. The timeline shows the potential schedule for each area. It is designed to give residents a guide on when rehousing is likely to begin and when the new homes are expected to be completed. The dates may change but we’ll keep you informed.
Redeveloping these 144 homes is part of Raven’s ongoing commitment to providing homes that are fit for the future. We will continue to make improvements across our other properties in line with this vision.
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What are the next steps?
Raven will engage and consult our customers and wider community throughout this process. We will continue to listen to feedback from local people and make changes to the proposals where possible and appropriate, and where comments align with our aspirations and key goals for Preston.
In the coming weeks, we will be holding three public consultation drop-in events for local people to view our proposals, ask questions and let us know what they think.
We will also hold an online webinar for those who can’t make it to the events to present the proposals and give people a chance to ask questions. A recording of the webinar will be put on the website. Details are on the back page.
Speak to us
If you’d prefer to talk to someone directly please get in touch
Email: community@prestontadworth.co.uk
Phone: 01737 944 779
We’ll also be out and about in July, please come and visit us to find out more and speak directly with one of the team.
