Investing in the future of our council housing
North East Derbyshire District Council, together with Rykneld Homes, is currently carrying out a long-term review of council housing in the district – to ensure we provide good quality, sustainable homes that are fit for generations to come.
The review is focussing on two types of properties which were built using non-traditional construction methods, and will consider how the council can invest in and secure a long-term future for its housing over the next 30 years.
We are working closely with tenants living in the properties and will involve local people when considering options for improving our homes.
This work is in addition to the current Decent Homes programme which is being rolled out by Rykneld Homes, and which will ensure investment in our council housing for years to come.
What is planned and when?
The Long Term Housing Regeneration Strategy has reviewed some properties that were built using ‘non-traditional’ construction methods and has identified two types – Trusteel and Tarrans – as priorities for review, as well as some properties in Grassmoor.
These types of homes are in need of repair.
With this in mind we have been carrying out technical investigations to assess what needs to be done, and our findings are being used to consider the different options available, in consultation with tenants.
The future use of the Woodview House site, a former sheltered accommodation unit in Eckington, is also being considered in consultation with the community, as part of the long-term review.
Why are you focussing on these homes?
Trusteels and Tarrans were built using non-traditional construction methods that are now considered to be in need of repair:
Trusteels
These homes are built around an internal steel frame, with an external brick ‘skin.’ The council has three estates built using the Trusteel method – at Holmgate in Clay Cross, Adlington Estate in Wingerworth and a small group in Grassmoor.
Tarrans
These are small bungalows – many of which are coal-fired - built using concrete panels. The council has two estates of Tarran-type properties – one in Killamarsh and one in Eckington, along with a small number of similar properties in Grassmoor.
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