Residents of the Girtin Road, Munro Road and Gulland Close area, Bushey, turned out in record numbers last week to view the new proposals for the redevelopment of their homes and the local area at a public exhibition.

PCHA, who are part of the Genesis Housing Group, held the public exhibition to enable people to view the development proposals, ask questions and to register their thoughts and views for the proposed plans.

The exhibition is part of a consultation process through which existing residents are helping to shape their future homes. One resident explained how the exhibition showcased the success of the consultation process, "I feel that our views have been listened to and taken into account", she explained. "As long as that continues I will support the redevelopment."

65 per cent of existing tenants attended and almost as many residents from the surrounding areas. Stephanie Kerbyson, PCHA Project Co-ordinator said; "We would like to thank the many residents, community members and councillors who took the time to come and view the proposed plans. It is very important that the plans are fully understood and that local people are involved in the proposals from the outset."

"The feedback we received was very positive and supportive. The whole consultation process has been extremely welcomed by, not only our tenants, but also the wider community."

Following the consultation a planning application will be submitted by PCHA to Hertsmere Borough Council to build over 200 new homes, half of which will be affordable. All existing tenants will be provided with new homes, which will consist of two-bedroomed flats and three and four bedroomed houses with gardens.

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For further information please contact:

Jayne Williams
Marketing, Press & PR Officer
Genesis Housing Group
0208 150 4178
Jayne.williams@ghg.org.uk

Notes to Editors:

The exhibition was held at Little Reddings School on Harcourt Road. The exhibition was open 1.30pm until 8.00pm, on Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th June.

PCHA, formally Paddington Churches Housing Association, was founded in 1965 in response to the Milner Holland Report that established beyond doubt the desperate situation of housing in London. Today, PCHA owns and/or manages more than 10,000 homes in and around London.

Genesis Housing Group is one of the UK's largest and most successful providers of homes for rent and sale. The Group currently consists of PCHA, Sutherland, Pathmeads and Springboard housing associations. Together the Group owns and/or manages more than 40,000 homes across London and the south east.