issue
01 your copley
in this issue
–News about the
regeneration of
Copley, Hanwell W7
– Key Copley Info
– Project Timeline
–Work we are
carrying out
–Job and Training
Opportunities
– The Copley Team
– Copley Competition
Welcome to the first Copley, Hanwell W7 newsletter
Over the past three years Ealing Council has been working closely with residents
to plan the regeneration work for Copley Close. This exciting transformation project
has been given the green light and work can now begin. Copley, Hanwell W7
is the council’s flagship regeneration project and is different from other schemes.
The council is taking a direct lead by building new homes, refurbishing existing
properties and improving amenities. Private and affordable homes will also be built
and managed by the council.
We have made good progress with the work so far; new windows and doors have
been fitted, new play areas and lighting installed, plus new roof and drainage
improvements. But now it’s time to start the main works and really get going with
transforming Copley.
Many residents have been asking questions about what is happening on Copley
and when the work will start. This newsletter is the first under the new ‘Copley,
Hanwell W7’ brand and will be issued regularly by the council’s project team to
keep you updated.
Key Copley info
Here are main points about the project;
•Project to be known as Copley, Hanwell W7
• Homes to be refurbished: 556
• New homes built: 205
•Phase 1: starts starts May 2014, ends July 2015.
•Phase 1 includes refurbishment of Worcester
Court, Copley Close houses, construction of
five new homes adjacent to Worcester Court,
landscaping works and new laundry and
common room for the sheltered housing scheme.
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•Work starts on Phase 2: November 2014,
ends September 2019.
•Phase 2 includes refurbishment of Warwick,
Stafford, Somerset, Shropshire, Radnor,
Monmouth, Paddington, Pembroke, Oxford,
Cheyne Path, Gloucester, Glamorgan, Dorset,
Devon and Denbigh Courts. 205 new homes
will be constructed on sites across Copley.
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Timeline for the project
2014
Start on site refurbishment of Worcester
Court and Copley Close houses
Sheltered landscaping and new
laundry/office
Demolition of Anglesey Court and
sheltered wardens house/car park
2015
Start on site construction of new homes
at Copley North (Anglesey Court site)
Start on site construction of new homes
at Copley Central (Warden/car park site)
Work we are carrying out
Start on site refurbishment of
Warwick Court
What will the refurbishment works include?
Start on site refurbishment of
Oxford Court
Demolition of Hereford Court,
community centre and shops
Start on site new homes and shops
opposite station
2016
Start on site refurbishment of
Denbigh and Devon Court
Demolition of Merioneth Court
Start on site refurbishment of
21-30 & 55-74 Cheyne Path and
31-54 Cheyne Path
Start on site refurbishment of
Pembroke Court
2017
Start on site Dorset and Glamorgan
Court refurbishment
Start on site new homes opposite
station (Merioneth Court site)
Start on site refurbishment
11-20 & 75-94 Cheyne Path
Start on site Paddington Court
refurbishment
2018
Start on site Gloucester Court
refurbishment
Start on site 1-10 &
95-114 Cheyne Path refurbishment
Start on site Monmouth, Stafford and
Somerset Court refurbishment
2019
Start on site refurbishment of
Shropshire and Radnor Court
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Internal work: New kitchens and bathrooms, electrical rewiring,
new radiators and heating system, balcony (to living room) and
a full redecoration.
External work: New porch and storage shed outside front door,
new walkways, lifts and staircase, secure undercroft parking
areas and a new door entry system for sheltered residents.
Will new homes be private and affordable?
Yes, of the 205 new homes, 49 will be for council rent, 38 affordable
rent (80% of the market rent) and 10 shared ownership. The remainder
will be sold or rented privately.
When will work start?
Phase 1 has now started on site with contractor Mulalley & Co Ltd taking
possession of the site on 13th May 2014. Mulalley is an experienced
contractor and has worked on many large regeneration projects.
There will be a chance to meet the team in the coming months as
they establish a base on site.
Resident liaison officers are on hand to deal with any issues you have
during the work. Their details are:
Jennifer Clarke, Liaison Manager
T: 07985 890231
E: jennifer.clarke@mulalley.co.uk
Tracy Pasby, Resident Liaison Officer
T: 07827 884530
E: RLO.evenlode@mulalley.co.uk
The project team are currently working to select a contractor for
Phase 2 and the timescale could change once we have appointed
the contractor.
Disruption to residents:
As one of the biggest regeneration projects to take place in the
borough, this will mean disruption for estate residents and people
living in the surrounding areas. We will aim to minimise this as much
as possible and we will always talk to you about elements of the
project that may affect you. We really appreciate your patience and
co-operation during the construction period. If you do need to talk
to someone please call the neighbourhood office on 020 8813 0676.
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Temporary moves
During the improvement work both tenants and leaseholders may be required to temporarily
move out of their homes. You will be re-housed in another property on the estate and the terms
and conditions of your tenancy/lease will not change. We will give you plenty of notice and
assist you through any move you have to make.
Your Copley
The redevelopment of Copley Close is not just about bricks and mortar it is also about new
levels of service and responsibility. We want all residents to be proud of their new neighbourhood.
Every property will be improved to meet the new Copley standard and we are committed to
providing a high quality housing service. We want you to live in a peaceful neighbourhood free
from anti-social behaviour.
On-site management
Copley now benefits from an on-site management office that’s open between 10am – 1pm every
day. Based in the office is a dedicated neighbourhood team made up of experienced officers
situated in the community centre, Copley staff will be on hand to assist with housing issues and
information about the project. As works progress there will be a new office situated at number 1
Cheyne path. To contact the Copley office call 020 8813 0676.
Copley Award Winner
London Planning
Award 2014
A spade may not have even
broken ground but the plans for
Copley have been recognised at
a prestigious awards ceremony.
Copley was awarded ‘Best
Conceptual Project’ at the London
Planning Awards for its ambitious plans
for the regeneration of the estate.
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Job and Training
Opportunities
We want as many
local people as possible
to benefit from the
project though jobs
and apprenticeships.
That’s why we’re building
employment opportunities
into all our contracts.
Currently we’re looking
for local residents aged
18+ with an interest
in construction to join
our pre-apprenticeship
scheme. The five week
programme will include;
•
Training for employability
and personal
development skills
•
CSCS training
•
Functional Skills
•
Work Experience
•
Job Interview
Preparation
•
Access to Local
Construction Employers
If you’re interested call
Michelle Bailey at E.A.S.E.
for more information:
020 8575 6139
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Keep in touch
There are a number of ways
you can keep up-to-date with
the project. Try logging on to:
www.facebook.com/
CopleyCloseRegeneration
or follow us:
@CopleyClose
@Copley_Regeneration
We will soon be holding
a public exhibition of the
project and regular meetings
about the work. We will keep
you posted on the dates.
Competition –
win a Copley
T-shirt and
£ 50 voucher
We want to hear from you
about what life is like living
in Copley. If you would like
the chance to win an offi cial
Copley T-shirt then simply
tell us… What is the one best
aspect of living in Copley?
Email your answer to
crankm @ealing.gov.uk or
comment on our facebook
page or tweet us.
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Malti Virmani-Atkins
Sophie Evans
Preston Neunie
Ian Laine
Neighbourhood Manager
virmanim@ealing.gov.uk
020 8813 0676
Neighbourhood Officer
evanss@ealing.gov.uk
020 8813 0676
Senior Project Manager
neuniep@ealing.gov.uk
020 8825 6466
Housing Assistant
lainei@ealing.gov.uk
020 8813 0676
With over 25 years’
experience in Housing
Management Malti brings
a wealth of knowledge to
Copley. She has extensive
knowledge of Housing
Law, Welfare Benefits and
sustaining tenancies.
Malti has worked in Ealing
for the past 18 years and
knows the surrounding
area, the estate and its
tenants well.
Sophie brings a range
of skills and expertise
to Copley having
worked on major
improvement projects
across the borough. An
experienced Tenancy
Management Officer,
she has also worked
in Tenant Liaison and
Decent Homes.
A project management
specialist, Preston has
already delivered
large improvement
programmes across
Ealing. Also a qualified
building surveyor he
brings over 25 years’
experience working
on refurbishment, new
build and building
maintenance contracts
to Copley.
Ian has supported a
number of teams in
Ealing Council. He has
experience of Tenancy
Management and Estate
Services and brings local
knowledge to the project.
Mark Tregunno
Philippa Cartwright
Amar Sokhi
Clerk of Works
tregunnom@ealing.gov.uk
020 8825 7190
Regeneration Director
cartwrightp@ealing.gov.uk
020 8825 7407
Regeneration Officer
sokhia@ealing.gov.uk
020 8835 9791
An experienced surveyor Mark has
worked in Ealing for the past five
years. As part of the Copley project,
it is his job to ensure work on the
estate is carried out safely and to
the high standards expected. He
has previously worked delivering the
council’s Decent Homes programme
and has already overseen roof work
on the estate.
Philippa has been instrumental in
leading the regeneration project
on Copley and has now worked on
the improvement project for over
three years. She has previously
worked on large-scale regeneration
programmes in East London and
brings a wealth of experience in
housing research, community
development and management
to the project.
Amar has considerable Housing
experience and has worked with
Ealing Council for over six years
in a variety of roles. As part of the
Copley project he will be assisting
residents with house moves,
negotiating with leaseholders
and coordinating disturbance
payments.
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