Note that these questions were asked verbally by Bellcroft residents at a drop in session on 7 July and the below notes on responses reflect the views of the residents about the meeting. These notes were not approved by the Councillors. They reflect questions about Bellcroft.
Can we move the red line?
No.
Does being in the red line mean we are automatically going be compulsory purchased?
No, not necessarily – it is important to come together as a group to make your case.
Who drew the red line?
The council.
Is the council different to councillors like you?
Yes, I am a Councillor but council members are not the same and it is the council who drew the line.
Why did they draw the line where they drew it?
Historically, this area was always Ladywood Estate.
How can we best advocate to avoid a compulsory purchase order?
Join together with nearby areas especially those that are relatively new. Ask why perfectly good accommodation would be taken down.
Nominate someone to be on the Central Ladywood Regeneration (CLR) committee – maybe 1-2 people. Collect all your questions and raise them together.
Who decides if we are going to be subject to a compulsory purchase order?
The council and the developers.
Will the meeting on 20 July be a community consultation meeting?
No, it will be a one-way flow of information from the developers to residents. However, the questions you ask will matter, such as why perfectly good housing would be knocked down. It is likely to be very busy so you should get there at 6.30 and say you are a resident inside the red line so your questions are prioritised.
Did the Cabinet approve on 27 June?
Yes.
When will residents be informed they are at risk of compulsory purchase?
This is up to the council, not me. You should get in touch with the council.
When will the process of community consultation begin?
This has not started yet and will start Autumn/end of the year.
What are the plans for our land and the nearby land?
This has not been fully decided yet, but the developers suggested there will be a community centre somewhere.
Where does the 2.2billion for the regeneration come from?
The developers are borrowing this money.
Is there an awareness of the negative impact of all the uncertainty on our wellbeing?
Yes.
Is there any awareness of the impact of these issues on our property value?
Not certain.
Will there be any new information from the developers on 20 July?
There could be more information about their plans.
Why weren’t we told about this earlier?
We sent a letter in 2019 and a couple of weeks ago.
Ladywood Unite 
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