St Leonards Coastal Space Project Local Strategic Partnership

St Leonards - Coastal Space Project Local Strategic Partnership Meeting 28 th April 2014 6/3/2021 1 www. hastings. gov. uk

Project Aims • To reach a tipping point in the regeneration of the St Leonards area • Address long term problems associated with the private rented sector – particularly HMOs • Provide access to good quality affordable rented accommodation • Help support and sustain a balanced and vibrant neighbourhood • Support and develop community involvement • Support the local economy by promoting local enterprise, employment training etc 6/3/2021 2 www. hastings. gov. uk

Background • • • • The most deprived ward in the South East One of 5% most deprived wards nationally ¼ of dwellings HMOs Architecturally significant – Decimus Burton More than 5 O% privately rented (more than 80% in 7 key streets) High degree of social churn – 50% lived in area less than 5 years 40% of homes non decent 10% of homes overcrowded Lower than average levels of social renting 40% of households in poverty Over a third claiming out of work benefits Average income only 64% of borough average (itself low) nearly 50% have income of less than £ 10, 000 Significant number of vulnerable household - mental health, drug & alcohol dependency Lowest life expectancy in the County Poor educational attendance, attainment etc. Worst statistics for domestic violence 6/3/2021 3 www. hastings. gov. uk

The Local Space Project • Building upon previous public and private sector investment programmes • 51 unit acquisition and renovation programme with Amicus. Horizon/HBC/HCA • Split between 2013/14 & 2014/15 • £ 6. 2 m Total Investment • HCA £ 1. 4 m • Council invests £ 1. 2 m, loans £ 2. 4 m • Amicus. Horizon £ 1. 2 m 6/3/2021 4 www. hastings. gov. uk

The Project • Targeted at renewal area with focus on the 7 streets • Conversions to larger units of family accommodation preferred • Local lettings Plan in place • Working household / active citizenship given priority • Affordable rents • Accompanied by programme of proactive enforcement • Training and employment schemes for residents and tenants • Neighbourhood support and community investment 6/3/2021 5 www. hastings. gov. uk

Complementary Programmes • Extension of renewal area – 5 years • Rogue landlord funding - £ 204 k • Empty homes CPO programme – 42 pursued, 17 properties returned to use to date • YMCA lease and repair programme –up to 80 units 6/3/2021 6 www. hastings. gov. uk

Supporting Regeneration Activity • Links to wider community and business engagement being developed • Dedicated Amicus. Horizon/HBC staff support • Links to Public Realm and seafront strategy • Town Team, 7 Streets project, Safer Communities Team etc. 6/3/2021 7 www. hastings. gov. uk

Progress– Property Acquisition and Renovations • 34 Kenilworth Road – 5 units - Complete • 25 Stockleigh Road - 7 units - Complete • Carisbrooke Nursing Home (CPO) 11 units – onsite • 17 Carisbrooke Road – 5 units – On site • 61 Western Road – 2 units – On site 6/3/2021 8 www. hastings. gov. uk

Progress – Enforcement SUMMARY OF CURRENT POSITION – 1 st April 2014 Inspections since 1 st July, 2013 • • Inspections revealing Category 1 hazards Inspections revealing Category 2 hazards Action by HMO licensing team or Management Regulations Action Compliant / No action necessary / Owner Occupied 36 173 57 28 TOTAL 294 Properties Improved to date • Category 1 or Category 1 & 2 Hazards • Category 2 Hazards 15 28 TOTAL 43 Planned Inspections • Section 239 notices served for new inspections up to 31 st April, 2014 • No Access inspections to be re-arranged 61 16 6/3/2021 [12%] [59%] [10%] 9 www. hastings. gov. uk

Progress– Surveys and Mapping 6/3/2021 10 www. hastings. gov. uk

Measuring Success – Summary of Key Performance Data KPI 1 – Enforcement Monthly 25 HHSRS inspections per month KPI 2 – Improving Existing Housing conditions Annually 90 improvements in private owned properties per annum KPI 3 – Community Safety Annually Target to be established from local police survey KPI 4 – Community Development Quarterly 50 residents per qtr engaged on skills and learning projects KPI 5 – Local Labour Quarterly 50% site staff within 10 miles KPI 6 – Apprenticeships/Trainees Project End 10 apprentices/trainees KPI 7 – Acquisition & Improvement Project End 51 properties KPI 8 – Lettings Plan Monthly No. properties let to households working more than 16 hrs pw or in FT KPI 9 – Customer Satisfaction Monthly Avg 8. 5 out of 10 satisfaction with new home KPI 10 – Health & Welbeing Project End Through the project ensure fifty households are not in fuel poverty KPI 11 – Bringing properties back into use Monthly Avg time property empty prior to use 6 months+ 6/3/2021 11 www. hastings. gov. uk

Governance & Project Management • Multi Agency Strategic group (Overview) – meets quarterly • Project Group (Operational) – meets fortnightly 6/3/2021 12 www. hastings. gov. uk

Wider Strategic Engagement • SE Local Enterprise Partnership – Coastal Sub Group • Impact of welfare reform – DWP & CLG meetings • Inward migration & guiding principles document – London Councils etc • County wide protocols on homelessness placements – agreed by Chief Ex and Leaders Group 6/3/2021 13 www. hastings. gov. uk

Where Next? • NHAP Programme bid – 30 units 2015 -18 • SELEP Plan - £ 75 m sought for coastal interventions over 6 years • Selective licensing scheme proposals • Local Letting Scheme 6/3/2021 14 www. hastings. gov. uk