An estate in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is set to be transformed courtesy of a £12.4 million investment.

Sutton Way is being redeveloped by Cheshire West and Chester Council, and its housing partner ForHousing, to modernise the appearance and layout of the estate, and also help tackle anti-social behaviour.

Work will get underway in the summer and will continue over three years. Phase one will include work to seven blocks, with phase two taking in the re-design of the remaining three blocks. This includes re-modelling of current buildings, and some sections being removed and replaced with 16 new two bedroom houses.


The project will see extensive refurbishment work on all the blocks, which includes improvements to the external elevations, new doors and windows, landscaping, boundary treatments, secure car parking, CCTV, door entry systems, lighting, improved bin stores and re-decoration of the communal areas.

Henry Terefenko, ForHousing CEO, said: "This is a significant milestone in the regeneration of Sutton Way that will spearhead the area's transformation and ensure that homes and public spaces meet the needs and aspirations of tenants, who have been closely involved in the development of the plans. ForHousing is delighted to be working in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council to support the delivery of the programme, which will improve lives and create a vibrant local community."

Extensive consultation involving a multi-agency team captured residents' views to make sure plans address their key issues. 

Wider consultation will continue throughout the life of the project.