On 11th September 2016 we celebrated the successful completion of our flagship regeneration scheme, Weston Heights.
Previously known as Coalville, Weston Heights is a large regeneration project which has comprehensively transformed a former mining estate in Stoke-on-Trent. For almost a decade, Compendium Living has worked with partners Riverside, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Coalville Residents’ Association to revitalise the community. The partnership, with funding from the government’s HMRI programme, has given new life to a once rundown community. The creation of 280 modern new homes, a new purpose-built neighbourhood park and new recreational spaces has seen it flourish once again.
Stoke on Trent South MP Rob Flello cuts the ribbon to officially mark the completion of the Weston Heights development.
The event on Sunday, 11 September brought those involved together with the local community, to mark the project’s success. We have realised our joint vision to remodel the estate, and replace substandard properties with high-quality, modern mixed-tenure housing. The area’s reputation as a good place to live has been restored.
Dave Bullock, managing director of Compendium Living, had this to say.
“We are enormously proud of what we have achieved at Weston Heights. The community event provided the chance to celebrate with our project partners and the local people who campaigned for this. The residents’ commitment and support throughout have helped bring about its success.
“Looking around at the well-designed homes and new open spaces, it’s clear that the whole area has been totally transformed. The quality of life for existing residents has dramatically improved, and Weston Heights is also once again a sought-after place for people from outside the area looking for a great place to come and live.”
A display told the story of Coalville and Weston Heights, and there were fun activities for the entire family. These included kids’ sports and games, traditional sideshow stalls and a static bird of prey demonstration.
Ernie Clarke, chair of Coalville Residents’ Association, who started lobbying for change back in the late 1990s, had this to say.
“It’s been a long journey, but we’ve seen the estate brought back to life and that’s something to celebrate. Our estate was once seen as a blot on the local landscape. Those of us who’ve lived here a long time wanted to change that. Now it’s a place where people want to live and put down roots again.”
Councillor Jack Brereton, Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, says: “It is fantastic to see this development. It has completely transformed the neighbourhood with the delivery of new, good quality housing.
“The development has strengthened the local community and is designed very well to complement other homes in the are