As significant investment work is needed to bring six high rise housing blocks up to an appropriate standard, including intrusive and costly strengthening works, an options appraisal has been undertaken and a decision is needed on the future of the blocks.
These are Brooklands Towers, Bailey Towers and Ramshead Heights in Seacroft, Leafield Towers in Moortown, and Raynville Court and Raynville Grange in Armley, with a total of 360 homes.
The recommended approach includes for all residents to be rehoused, with appropriate support for those who need it. This would be needed whether blocks are being refurbished or are to be demolished to clear the sites to enable later redevelopment.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Armley; Killingbeck and Seacroft; Moortown;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/09/2023
Decision due: 18 Oct 2023 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment
Department: Communities, Housing and Environment
Contact: Gerard Tinsdale 07891 273098 Email: gerard.tinsdale@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The main engagement with residents in the affected blocks was undertaken during July 2023. Activity continues, both to make sure all residents are engaged and to provide support
Consultees
Executive Member for Housing
Residents of the affected blocks
Ward members in the directly affected wards of Killingbeck & Seacroft, Moortown and Amley.
Ward members in other wards, as consequential impacts arise
City Development and Legal Services
Civic Enterprise Leeds including Leeds Building Services, as internal service providers
Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Housing