In our Summer newsletter we reported that the City Council had gained planning consent for new housing on the site of the Methodist Church on Brookway.

The City Council has now purchased the land and has plans to convert the main church building and build a new block to the rear.

This will create 12 residential units, including 3 purpose-built wheelchair accessible homes as well as a community room.

Since purchasing the site, the Council has improved security to prevent anti-social behaviour.

Tony Wardle commented, “This is great news – there is a big need for new housing in the city and I know local residents have had concerns about the state of the building and the anti-social behaviour it has attracted.”

The City Council is now working hard to secure funding for this development and the local councillors will continue to update residents on progress.