www ealing gov ukgurnell Gurnell Leisure Centre redevelopment

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Gurnell Leisure Centre re-development Public consultation meeting – 14 t July 2016 ENVIRONMENT & CUSTOMER SERVICES

Format of the evening • www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Welcome and introductions Cllr Bassam Mahfouz, cabinet member transport, environment and leisure Keith Townsend, executive director environment and customer services Jonathan Kirby, assistant director major projects Simon Chatfield, director Be: here • Presentation and introduction of the project • • Question and answer session • • Questions to be taken after the presentation All questions will be captured in a frequently asked questions document Summary and next consultation event dates

Introduction & Recap Cllr Mahfouz www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Exciting news that Ealing Council is continuing to invest in sports leisure and recreational facilities at a challenging time for local authorities – a circa £ 65 m programme across the borough • This includes investment of an estimated £ 38 m into a flagship leisure centre and outdoor sport and recreation provision at Gurnell • These facilities will provide: • High quality publically accessible facilities • Provide activity programmes to meet customer needs • Contribute to healthy lifestyles and public health agendas • Opportunities for outreach programmes to work with the community

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Recap - Cllr Mahfouz www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • The council’s Sports Facility Strategy 2012 to 2021 • Ealing’s commitment to a 50 m pool has been long standing • Largest swimming club in the country Ealing Swimming Club circa 1800 members and 3712 enrolled on Learn to Swim School • Strategy so far has delivered the successful replacement of Northolt Swimarama and Acton Baths.

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Recap - Cllr Mahfouz www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Gurnell Leisure Centre needs replacing and the council is committed to a mixed used development to enable delivery • Without enabling development the replacement of Gurnell will not take place and the facility faces the risk of closure, in the near future, due to age • The council will be investing up to £ 12. 5 m into the new leisure facility. • This investment ensures high quality leisure and recreation facilities for future generations

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk The current site plan www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Key points to date – Keith Townsend www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Significant funds have already been spent and need to be spent on maintenance and repairs – Full roof replacement £ 5 m • General acceptance that Gurnell Leisure Centre needs replacing and the new high quality offer is welcomed • Limited ability to additional facilities and enhance the offer at current facility • The new facility will offer a high quality, modern and fit for purpose leisure offer • Full refurbishment will require a closure of the facility of approx 2 years

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Key points to date – Keith Townsend www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Key points to date – Keith Townsend • We have a range of current users with different needs and challenges, for example: • Swim club competition/training • Learn to swim classes • Elderly and staying active swim sessions • Alternative provision, during the closure, is being explored at other sites both within and outside the borough • Option being costed and feasibility explored of keeping current site open, whilst constructing the new site and enabling development • Car parking provision and transport assessments will form part of the commission surveys for planning

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Proposed Facility Mix & Customer Offer www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Enhanced facilities such as: • 50 m 10 lane pool – highly flexible space • Fun leisure and recreational pool space • Larger gym facility to cater for all • Increased studio provision to offer wider programme and flexibility • Better changing facilities to meet Ealing’s population needs • Café facilities • Soft play provision • Improved outdoor facilities – play ground, skate park, BMX, distance markers, trim trails • Landscaping and enhanced open space for recreation

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Project Costs – Jonathan Kirby www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Item Leisure Centre Skate Park, Play Ground, Wider Park Area & Associated Costs Leisure Centre Cost £ 36. 700 m £ 1. 000 m Gurnell Scheme 450 Private Rental and Private Sale - Sub Total £ 37. 700 m Enabling Funding Contribution Council Contribution - - £ 25. 200 m - - - £ 12. 500 m

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Key points to date – Jonathan Kirby www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • To deliver the highly desired leisure centre facility mix, the council need to generate funding from housing development • A range of property tenures are required to meet the needs of the boroughs population as a whole: Social Housing, Affordable Housing, Private Rental & Sale • Ealing one of the few London boroughs meeting its Affordable Housing targets Period Target Actual 2011/2016 1418 1957 2016/2020

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Enabling Development – Jonathan Kirby www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • The council is working with Willmott Dixon Group for the delivery of both the leisure centre and enabling development • The parties will have a legally binding agreement, which protects both parties interests • The council is the land owner and planning authority – separate independent functions, but both offer controls • To date the council has spent £ 75 K on the project • All project costs are built into the total project budget of £ 37. 7 m • Over 50% of the current scheme is Private Rented Sector housing

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Enabling Development – Jonathan Kirby www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Ealing is working with Be: here on a mixed development approach • Ealing has recognised the importance of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) housing • The council’s Private Rented Sector Housing Strategy 2014 -2019 has identified four key priorities: • Increase the supply of private housing • Support residents to access affordable, well managed private rented homes • Improve the condition of private housing through regulation • Develop strong partnerships to support the private housing sector

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Enabling Development – Jonathan Kirby www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • The Mayor of London is looking to set a London Living Rent cap, which has been suggested to be 40% of salary • The following table shows an individuals net Salary and what 40% per month for an individual would represent 40% Individual Net Salary £ 21, 867. 20 £ 23, 567. 20 £ 28, 667. 20 Rent vs Net Salary PCM £ 728. 91 £ 785. 57 £ 955. 57 Teacher Social Worker Ealing Average Salary

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Enabling Development – Jonathan Kirby www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • There is a significant amount of design work, planning consultation etc to be completed, however current mix being explored is: Units Number Studio 21 Local People = Ealing’s Average Salary £ 28 k 1 -Bed 100 = Two Teachers £ 21 k +£ 21 k 2 -Bed 118 = Two Social Workers £ 23 k +£ 23 k Total • 249 Therefore more than 218 units would be priced for workers earning less than the Ealing average salary, like keyworkers, based upon two people

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Be: here concept– Simon Chatfield ww. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Be: here both develop and operate Build for Rent communities • Our homes are specifically designed for rent and include services and facilities based on what renters have told us they want • All of our developments are managed by a team based on-site • Focus on building a sense of place and integrating our developments into the wider community Great service from a Be: here team on-site Services and facilities to make life easier Homes designed for renting

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Enabling Development – Simon Chatfield www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Example of a two bed design Design provides flexibility for single people, couples and sharers to find the solution that works for them and their budget

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Occupants of Be: here properties www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Our tenants have a wide range of occupations including lawyers, consultants, estate agents, nurses, teachers and chefs. • 39% of our tenants were previously living locally and a further 37% elsewhere in London • The average of our tenants is 28 • Over 70% of our 2 bed homes are occupied by sharers who appreciate the balance between shared and private space Occupation of tenants Previous residence

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Affordability of Be: here properties www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • The average percentage of gross salary spent on rent is 27%. This drops to 24% on 2 bed properties where most units are occupied by sharers • 80% of household incomes are below GLA intermediate housing eligibility criteria Percentage of gross salary spent on rent

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Indicative Timetable www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Date Feb - July 16 May – Oct 16 Activity Design development and planning application worked up Community consultation programme, web page, FAQ etc Nov 2016 Planning application submitted March 2017 April 2017 Planning determination Indicative facility closing date Site decommissioning Estimated 20 month construction and fit out (Leisure) Dec 2018 Jan/Mar 2019 Opening (Leisure)

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk Summary – Keith Townsend www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Ealing council is looking to invest £ 38 m into a new state of the art flagship leisure facility via enabling development. • This will ensure that these enhanced facilities are there for current and future generations. • A balanced approach is being taken for housing tenures to meet leisure centre cost • The council has made a commitment to providing a mix of tenures as part of the its housing strategy – over 50% PRS • The affordability of the properties has been profiled based upon key worker salaries and the average Ealing specific salary • The properties will be for Ealing and London residents, based upon other Be: here – not overseas penthouses

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Opportunity for questions? All questions will be compiled and added to the existing frequently asked questions (FAQ document)

www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnel email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell Contact Information • Website: www. ealing. gov. uk/gurnell • Email: gurnell@ealing. gov. uk • Dates of next meetings: 22 September – TBC 20 October – TBC