Apr 4 2007
Government Permanent Secretary in the Communities and Local Government, Peter Housden recently visited Milton Keynes to see how growth is developing in the ‘new city’ and in particular those areas where Milton Keynes Partnership is responsible for project delivery.
Mr Housden visited historic Wolverton, where a government funded regeneration initiative is underway and will provide 223 new homes, of which thirty per cent will be affordable. The project on the former brownfield site next to the West Coast Mainline railway line will facilitate new businesses space. The site also contains two key derelict historic listed buildings – the Royal Train Shed and the Triangle building where ongoing refurbishment will create a further 77 new homes and commercial space.
Along with representatives from Milton Keynes Council and the Chamber of Commerce, Mr Housden also visited two major expansion areas of the ‘new city’ to see where future homes, employment, community and social facilities will be developed as part of s sustainable growth programme.
Sir Bob Reid, Chairman of Milton Keynes Partnership said, “We are delighted that Mr Housden visited Milton Keynes to see how we work with local organisations to create sustainable communities and to ensure all the necessary infrastructure is in place when businesses and residents need it. We are committed to achieving a city where people have everything they need, where they can live, work and enjoy life.”