Skip to playerSkip to main content
  • 6 minutes ago
A community-led housing project in east London has stalled amid funding and infrastructure concerns. Campaigners say it could deliver 41 affordable homes, but progress has been delayed for years despite renewed talks.
Transcript
00:00A long delayed community housing scheme in East London is facing renewed calls for progress after six years in planning.
00:08In 2018, a community land trust was awarded a disused transport site to deliver 41 permanently affordable homes in Shadwell.
00:17Six years later, the project has been paused amid concerns about the project's cost and operational impacts on nearby rail
00:24infrastructure.
00:25City Hall and transport officials say they are working with partners to find a way forward for the scheme.
00:32Delays have cost the project vital funding and are urging renewed commitment to deliver homes.
00:38Campaigners say the scheme could be a model for community-led housing if unlocked.
Comments

Recommended