Author: Ladywood Unite
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2019 flyers and new information about what will happen to council residents and private owners
Today the council sent us the below documents in response to our letter on 16 July. It appears that although council tenants will be re-housed in the area in one move, there is no such provision for private owners and renters. We also do not know about the quality of the new council housing –…
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Some questions we asked developers (no answers to them)
We voted to rank our top questions for developers and 8 came out on top. Will they be answered?
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The Courtyards – Original Sales Brochure from the 1990s
The original sales brochure for The Courtyards, which are now at risk of compulsory purchase order. The Courtyards was the name given to the three housing estates which were completed 1994. The aim of this estate was to provide affordable housing and bring professionals into the area. It was backed by Birmingham City Council and…
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The red line – who is at risk of a compulsory purchase order?
Everywhere inside the red line is at risk of a compulsory purchase order. You can read this in the council documents Appendices available online The Red Line Map The Red Line Map with Phases (that presumably reflect which phase will be purchased first) Permission to issue Compulsory Purchase Orders inside the red line (in principle…
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Media
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/visited-birmingham-estate-residents-fear-27283252 11 July 2023 BBC interview – Councillor Albert Bore responds to Ladywood resident questions 11 July 2023 BBC interview – with Ladywood resident in privately owned housing https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/estate-residents-worried-sick-over-27282621 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/ladywood-estate-mapped-your-house-27181148 https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1350/development_partner_recommended_for_22bn_ladywood_estate_scheme 2019 – Will Ladywood learn the lessons of the past? https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/life-love-death-ladywood-place-16495240 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/planned-14-storey-ladywood-tower-20641966
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What costs can we claim back?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/compulsory-purchase-and-compensation-guide-4-compensation-to-residential-owners-and-occupiers Comprehensive records 10. It is important that you keep a comprehensive record of all communications with the acquiring authority, including notes of any meetings. You should also keep detailed records of all expenses incurred and losses sustained as you may be able to recover these as part of your claim for compensation. You should…
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What questions do you want to ask the developers on 20 July?
Leave a comment to prioritise the question. We have identified over 30 questions about plans for us, plans generally, compulsory purchase, engagement and consultation, legal/finances/taxes, and welfare and wellbeing. Plans for us. I understand phase 1 will be demolished first. For any residents who live in the phase 1 area and wish to stay in…
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Q&A – Bellcroft Residents and Ladywood Councillor
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…
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Government guides to Compulsory Purchase Orders
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/compulsory-purchase-and-compensation-guide-4-compensation-to-residential-owners-and-occupiers https://www.ricsfirms.com/helplines/ https://www.ricsfirms.com/residential/legal-issues/compulsory-purchase/rics-consumer-guide-compulsory-purchase/
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Map and estate regeneration decision (see report Annexes)
https://birmingham.cmis.uk.com/birmingham/Decisions/tabid/67/ctl/ViewCMIS_DecisionDetails/mid/391/Id/da94c519-cee1-4901-9a04-939b584f6464/Default.aspx https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/1350/development_partner_recommended_for_22bn_ladywood_estate_scheme
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