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Developers set to transform Ealing estate (PR 1242)
The transformation of a tired Ealing housing estate is a step closer after Ealing Council's Cabinet agreed a shortlist of potential developers.
The Council will invite the six companies on the list to bid for work to regenerate the Green Man Lane Estate, West Ealing, in an effort to relieve overcrowding, reduce anti-social behaviour and make the area more attractive.
Last year a survey of people living on the estate revealed dozens of families were living in small one and two bedroom flats. The redevelopment will provide more family homes and include affordable housing for rent, as well as homes for private ownership.
Another aim is to reduce anti-social behaviour by removing dark alleyways and unused paths, where yobs and vandals could congregate.
Councillor Will Brooks, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: "The estate is now quite old and no longer meets the needs of all its residents. It's long overdue a makeover, but instead of making do with the existing homes, we've decided it's time to call in developers to help regenerate the whole estate.
"One of the most important aspects of this project has been that it's been carried out hand in hand with residents and I'm sure they'll be delighted that the transformation is now a step closer. We hope we'll receive some really good competitive bids from the developers on the shortlist and look forward to hearing more about their ideas."
The Cabinet decision is subject to call-in for a period of five working days from the date of publication of the minutes of the meeting.