More than 18,000 new homes expected to be built across the regeneration area, about 3,500 of these will be in the Vauxhall area.
including £1 billion extension to northern line and two new tube stations; £45 million improvements to Vauxhall tube station; and remodelling of the Vauxhall gyratory.
approximately 22,000 jobs will be created during the construction phase and many of these will be earmarked for local people. A further 25,000 jobs could be created as businesses occupy the new developments.
including two new schools, approximately 50 acres of new public space, culture and the arts, street improvements, parkland, and a new river walk benefiting cyclists and pedestrians.
Benefits of mutual exchange:
- It provides a broader range of choices regarding the size, type and location of your home.
- It gives you the opportunity to find a home that is suitable for the needs of you and your family.
- If you consider swapping with someone outside of London, you may benefit from a cheaper cost of living.
Who qualifies for this service ?
Anyone living in council or housing association accommodation can exchange their home subject to approval from both landlords.
Benefits of downsizing from your current home may include:
- Reduced utility bills and council tax.
-A more suitable property for your needs.
-A more manageable house.
-A home closer to family, friends and work.
- The chance for a new beginning in a new home.
The type of adaptation found in a mobility-standard home depends on the disability of the person living there.
It can have:
- Ramps outside the home.
- Handrails in corridors and bathrooms.
- Toilets that have been raised.
- Stairlifts for people living in houses and maisonettes.