Page 24 - City Life Magazine - Spring 2021

24 Issue 54 • March 2021

PLANNING
Sanctuary chosen as

development partner

for Sansome Walk site

Sanctuary Group has been named as the developer of the former
swimming pool site at Sansome Walk in Worcester.

The City Council, which in Worcester. We are
currently owns the land, delighted that Sanctuary,
announced the decision with its strong track
to sell the site following record for delivering high
an open competitive quality social housing
procurement process. developments, will create
a new and positive future
Sanctuary previously for the site,” said Cllr
looked set to take over Marc Bayliss, Leader of
the site under proposals Worcester City Council.
for a development of 76
new homes which went “We will work closely
through consultation with with local residents
local residents. throughout the demolition
and construction phases,
Under the new plans, the ensuring that they are kept
Worcester-based housing well informed throughout
provider will build 40 the process.”
affordable housing units Last year the City Council cost of the work, which
on the site, subject to Sanctuary intends to submit appointed DSM Demolition is expected to be in the
planning permission. a planning application Limited to demolish the region of £2.636 million
by early summer, with former swimming pool in total. The cost will be
“There is a clear need for demolition of the existing and remediate the site supported by a grant from
more affordable properties building due for completion for development. The central Government’s Land
for local people to rent in the Autumn. City Council will meet the Release Fund.
Artwork lifts High Street spirits

The work of local artist Yasmin Agilah Hood is now on
display at an empty retail unit in Pump Street, Worcester.

Yasmin is one of eight artists who were commissioned by
the City Council, Worcester BID and Severn Arts to create
artwork to fill empty retail units in the city centre. We
hope that their work will give inspiration and enjoyment
to local residents and visitors.

Talking about her creation, Yasmin said: “Hope For A
Generation celebrates diversity and unity in our city,
bringing a sense of unity, equality and warmth to those
who pass it.

“It is reminiscent of festivals and bringing back that party
atmosphere and human connection we have all so missed
because of COVID.”

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