New partnership approach for Gleadless Valley regeneration approved
The improved approach to regenerating Gleadless Valley will now move forward after proposals were approved today (Thursday 29th August).
Sheffield City Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee met in the Town Hall’s Council Chamber and agreed the improved approach, which will see the Council work alongside the community, partners and investors.
The new partnership approach will see work towards physical, social and economic improvements take place across Gleadless Valley, despite the tough current financial climate facing regeneration projects nationwide.
Rising costs have affected the Council’s ability to implement the 2022 masterplan. The cost increases are the result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit, the war in Ukraine, and the cost-of-living crisis. We recognise this is disappointing for the Gleadless Valley community and we reiterate our apology for the delays with this.
But now the new approach has been approved, the Council will work with voluntary and community groups, delivery and investment partners to bring additional expertise, capacity and funding into the programme, and make it more deliverable in a pressing financial climate.
Physical improvements to housing, making properties more energy efficient and renovations to public spaces, shops and local services will benefit residents and enable sustainable social and economic benefits for the community. The project’s improved approach to regeneration can help achieve this.
This will be done by establishing a new Gleadless Valley Partnership Board, bringing together residents, relevant community organisations and delivery partners with senior Council leaders to oversee the overall strategy.
Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council and Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, said:
“I am pleased the new, improved approach for the regeneration of Gleadless Valley has been approved. A delivery plan for the updated Gleadless Valley regeneration proposals will be developed over the coming year in partnership with the local community.
“We are determined to work with residents and our partners to regenerate the area for the benefit of all residents.”
Further information will be sent out to those who were contacted last summer regarding building works. The Council will also be reaching out to Gleadless Valley residents to get their thoughts and opinions and will keep them updated regularly on progress.
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The report to the Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee can be viewed on the Council website.