For owner occupiers, our aim is still to not use any Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO).  To date no CPOs have been issued.

We hope to be able to engage with every customer and help to find the best resolution for everyone.  However, unfortunately, if a resolution cannot be found with some customers, Riverside may have to proceed with the CPO route to ensure the build programme is not affected.  We are here to engage with you and support you through this process, so please contact us for further information and assistance.

The CPO process, costs and values will be further clarified if we have to proceed down this route.

No, we are providing everyone with at least 18 months’ notice before requiring your home, so that we have sufficient time to help you find a suitable property locally.

Due to the delay in starting works, we may not have sufficient new properties built by the time we need you to move out of your current home.

If this is the case, we will find you a suitable home on a temporary basis within the local area until your permanent home is completed.  You will be fully supported during both your temporary and your permanent moves.

Yes.  We will pay for removals for both your temporary move and your permanent move.  You will, however, only get one home loss payment, which will be paid when you move out of your current home.

Joshua Allen has recently joined Riverside to carry out maintenance tasks across the estate.

His duties include monitoring empty properties and maintaining their gardens on a regular schedule. This is to ensure consistent standards across the area while regeneration work progresses.

We can confirm that we are still actively carrying out repairs on our occupied rental homes in the area and encourage you to log any repairs as you normally would.  This process will continue until you have moved out of your current home.

As of March 2026, we are looking to issue the first notices very soon, to those households due to be within Phase One of works.  We aim to have the phasing plan finalised by our next engagement events in April 2026, so everyone understands the timescales we will be working to and when you will receive your 18 months’ notice.

Once you receive your notice, we will actively assist you with finding a new home.

You will be entitled to Band A status on Property Pool Plus once there are 12 months remaining until we require your property.  When you get your formal 12 months’ notice, you will be able to update your Property Pool Plus application and your banding will be revised.