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Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee

3 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 1 council

The Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee recently scrutinised the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme, raising concerns about its £3 million cost and potential impacts.

In April 2026, the Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee, which reviews housing and regeneration policies and scrutinises related projects, scrutinised the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme. During its review, councillors raised concerns about the project's escalating cost, which had risen to £3 million, and questioned the justification for this expenditure, according to reports in April 2026.

The committee also discussed potential unintended consequences of the scheme, including concerns about exacerbating rat and rodent problems and attracting rough sleepers. Furthermore, councillors sought clarity on plans for relocating motorcycle parking and the impact of losing existing spaces, as reported in April 2026.

Despite these concerns, the committee decided in April 2026 to take no further action on the Warwick Avenue scheme, allowing the Cabinet Member's decision to proceed. No upcoming meetings for the Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee are currently listed.

Key facts

  1. The Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee met on April 20, 2026, to review a call-in. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  2. The committee decided in April 2026 to take no further action on the Warwick Avenue scheme. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  3. The Warwick Avenue public realm scheme's cost has risen to £3 million. Source
  4. Concerns were raised about the scheme exacerbating rat problems and attracting rough sleepers. Source
  5. Councillors sought clarity on plans for relocating motorcycle parking. Source
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