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Gleadless Valley Regeneration Programme
The Gleadless Valley regeneration project aims to enhance housing, green spaces, facilities, and employment opportunities. Centering on residents, tenants, and businesses, the initiative seeks community-driven improvements. The Masterplan was signed off in September 2022, and the Regeneration Team became fully operational by May 2023. In August 2024, a refreshed Masterplan and delivery plan received approval from the council's Strategy & Resource Committee.
Both the committee paper and the meeting video are available to view.
Gleadless Valley Regeneration Board Minutes
The Gleadless Valley Regeneration Board plays a crucial role in overseeing the ongoing regeneration efforts within the community, ensuring that projects are aligned with local needs and priorities. The board is responsible for making key decisions, fostering collaboration between stakeholders, and guiding the overall direction of the regeneration work. The minutes from each meeting are reviewed and approved at the following meeting to ensure accuracy and transparency.
The Board minutes and papers can be found on the right (on a web browser) or at the bottom of this page (on a mobile device).
Where to find the Regeneration Team in the months ahead
The Regeneration Team wants to answer your questions and hear your thoughts about the ongoing regeneration work in Gleadless Valley.
Your voice matters in shaping the future for the community. You can find a member of the team to chat to in the following places, at the times listed below.
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 16 May | 10am to 1pm | Newfield Green Housing Office, 607 Gleadless Road, S2 2BT |
| Monday 19 May | 10am to 1pm | Gleadless Valley Community Hub, Callow Place, S14 1PL |
| Friday 30 May | 10am to 1pm | Newfield Green Housing Office, 607 Gleadless Road, S2 2BT |
| Monday 2 June | 10am to 1pm | Gleadless Valley Community Hub, Callow Place, S14 1PL |
| Monday 9 June | 10am to 1pm | Gleadless Valley Community Hub, Callow Place, S14 1PL |
| Friday 13 June | 10am to 1pm | Newfield Green Housing Office, 607 Gleadless Road, S2 2BT |
| Monday 16 June | 10am to 1pm | Gleadless Valley Community Hub, Callow Place, S14 1PL |
| Monday 23 June | 10am to 1pm | Gleadless Valley Community Hub, Callow Place, S14 1PL |
| Friday 27 June | 10am to 1pm | Newfield Green Housing Office, 607 Gleadless Road, S2 2BT |
| Monday 30 June | 10am to 1pm | Gleadless Valley Community Hub, Callow Place, S14 1PL |
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Project Timeline
August 2024
Refreshed Masterplan and Delivery Plan: The Gleadless Valley Masterplan Refresh and Delivery Plan was approved by the Council's Strategy and Resource Committee on 29 August 2024. The committee paper and the meeting video are available for public viewing. You can find a summary of the new approach below.
Community and partner collaboration: Our focus on enhancing homes, public spaces, shops and services, and supporting local organisations. To achieve more, we’ll partner with housing associations and developers to deliver new, affordable housing, and work with community groups to seek funding for initiatives like park improvements.
Focus on existing homes: In the New Year we are working with Savills to complete stock condition surveys. This will allow us to prioritise funding for those needing the most support. If your survey hasn’t been completed and you would feel more comfortable with arranging a specific time and date for your visit, you can call 0800 023 6220 to book an appointment with Savills directly.
In addition to this a dedicated team is addressing the backlog of repair requests, aiming to resolve these within the next three months. You can log required repairs online here.
Council commitment to Gleadless Valley: The Regeneration Board has been formed. A new board, including the Council Leader, local councillors, residents, community groups and partners, will oversee the strategy and ensure community support.
The Regeneration Team is committed to delivering on the masterplan and enhancing community engagement.
June 2024
Economic Recovery Fund: Exciting news for Newfield Green and Gaunt Shopping Centres! Both areas are set to benefit from the Economic Recovery Fund (ERF), a grant supporting improvements to local high streets. This initiative encourages residents and visitors to spend time and shop in these areas. Guided by local businesses, the plan aims to revitalise these shopping hubs by boosting local businesses and improving infrastructure. It’s a significant step toward a brighter future for the community, and we look forward to seeing these positive changes unfold.
Demolition of Paddock Hill and Castelayn: The Council received external funding to demolish Paddock Hill Care Home (Gleadless Road) and Castelayn Residential Home (Leighton Drive). These unused former care homes, called 'brownfield sites', will be replaced with affordable housing. Paddock Hill was demolished April 2024 and Castelayn is due to be demolished late July/early August 2024.The funding for demolition comes from the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2 by One Public Estate (OPE). This was not originally included in the Gleadless Valley Masterplan but provides an opportunity for more affordable homes to be built on the estate.
Spotswood Green Space: A big thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Spotswood Green Space designs. We received 69 responses, with nearly 60% in favour of the proposed designs. Your engagement and support are crucial as we strive to create spaces that meet the community's needs and preferences. One of the main concerns raised was around anti-social behaviour. We are committed to addressing this issue and ensuring your concerns are heard. Using your feedback, we are making improvements to the designs to enhance safety and usability. Once the amended designs are complete, we will share them with you. Thank you for your continued participation in making Gleadless Valley a better place for everyone.
Hemsworth and Herdings football pitches: Exciting news for Charnock Ridgeway Women and Girls Football Club. The club has been selected to play their future matches at Herdings Park and Hemsworth Playing Fields. We are thrilled to see the opportunities that will flourish as these sites become their new home grounds. Having football right on their doorsteps will undoubtedly nurture budding talent in the community. Follow them on Facebook to stay updated on their journey.
May 2024
Hemsworth and Herdings football pitches: In May, Charnock Ridgeway Women & Girls FC successfully completed the application stage to use the Hemsworth and Herdings football pitches moving forward.
April 2024
Spotswood Green Space: A big thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Spotswood Green Space designs. We received 69 responses, with nearly 60% in favour of the proposed designs. Your engagement is crucial as we strive to create spaces that meet community needs. One of the main concerns raised was about anti-social behaviour, and we are committed to addressing this issue. Using your feedback, we are making improvements to enhance safety and usability. Once the amended designs are complete, we will share them with you. Thank you for your continued participation in making Gleadless Valley a better place for everyone.
February 2024
Paddock Hill and Castelayn demolition: Thanks to the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2, administered by One Public Estate (OPE), Paddock Hill has been successfully demolished. Contractors are scheduled to begin work on Castelayn on July 15. Before this demolition, we will encourage several bats present in the building to roost in an alternative location. Due to a lack of trees in the nearby area, we will install bat boxes on the outside of the flats at Leighton Drive. This work will occur at the end of July or beginning of August and will cause minimal short-term disruption without affecting residents in the long term. The demolition of Castelayn care home is also scheduled for the end of July or beginning of August. After demolition, debris will be cleared, and grass will be sown on the site. We are currently exploring options for affordable housing to be built on the land and will keep you updated on next steps.
November 2023 to January 2024
From November 2023 to January 2024, the Gleadless Valley Regeneration Team collaborated closely with partners throughout the area to develop a comprehensive waste management strategy. In addition, the team engaged with local schools by delivering assemblies and training Student Regeneration Ambassadors, fostering youth engagement in non-educational settings to ensure the project reflects the perspectives of young people. During this period, the Gaunt Community Hub opened in the shopping precincts, providing a vital platform for community involvement in the regeneration efforts.
July to October 2023
Communication and Engagement Plan: From July to October, we developed our Communication and Engagement Plan, which outlines our goals and principles for interacting with the community, members, MPs, and stakeholders. We shared this plan with our partners to gather their input and made updates based on their feedback. A copy of the plan can be found under Supporting Documents.
June 2023
In June, the Gleadless Valley Regeneration Team began building connections with local community groups to better understand their activities in the Valley and explore ways to collaborate for improvement. During this month, we also released our first newsletter. Additionally, the team worked with the South Area Team to reopen the Gleadless Valley Community Hub in the community room at Callow Place.
October 2022 to May 2023
Between October 2022 and May 2023, recruitment for the Gleadless Valley Regeneration Team took place, culminating in the full team being established by May. A governance structure was also set up, consisting of the Gleadless Valley Delivery Board and the Member Steering Group, to provide oversight and ensure that the masterplan's objectives are being effectively targeted and delivered.
April to September 2022
From April to September 2022, the masterplan received approval at a Co-op Executive Meeting and was published in September.
January to March 2022
During this period, we conducted the final consultation on the draft masterplan with the public.
2017 to 2022
From 2017 to 2022, the Gleadless Valley Masterplan Team held design workshops, consultations, and events to gather resident feedback on their preferences for Gleadless Valley. This input was instrumental in developing the Draft Gleadless Valley Masterplan.