Brookdale Court
Sheltered accommodation
We are currently carrying out a review of all the sheltered housing schemes across the Wigan Council housing stock. We are aware that significant investment is required in our sheltered housing stock to bring it in line with modern standards. As we review the schemes, we are contacting residents, their families and carers, to get their opinion on the properties they live in in order to ensure that any investment in the sheltered housing stock is in line with residents feedback as well as current standards.
Brookdale Court
As you will be aware we have been working in Brookdale Court doing essential fire safety works. These will soon be complete. In addition to this essential fire safety work, Brookdale Court needs significant investment to bring it up to modern standards for sheltered accommodation.
We have developed proposals for Brookdale Court which have been sent out to residents and have been included in the frequently asked questions on Phase 1 on this page.
Consultation
We are starting a statutory consultation period, which will run for six weeks regarding your views on the proposals for Brookdale Court from 22nd August 2024 to 3rd October 2024.
Your views
We value your input and want to ensure that all residents and their families and carers have the opportunity to contribute to the consultation. It is important that we give you an opportunity to give your feedback so we can listen to your concerns about the building, if you feel it is satisfactory and meets your personal needs or any solutions you may have for the long-term use as a sheltered accommodation scheme. We understand that you may also have family members who may want to provide their own input and we welcome feedback from them also. We may also talk to residents living in the local community to seek their views and opinions at a later date.
We would like to re-assure you that no decisions have been made at this stage and as this is your home, we are seeking your views first and welcome any feedback you have.
We have included a frequently asked questions, a copy of the letter sent to residents and floor plans as an attachment to Phase 1 on this site. There is also an electronic version of the survey.
If you have any concerns, then you can speak to your scheme manager or contact the sheltered accommodation team on 01942 486549.
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Phases
Brookdale Court Construction Phase
Remodelling, Essential Works and Refurbishment
The works to improve the fire safety and replace all of the fire doors within Brookdale Court are now complete. We will now be starting works to improve the layout of some of the flats to make them more accessible and refurbishing the communal areas.
We have recently completed a successful competitive tender exercise and have now appointed Carroll Group to undertake this work. An initial programme of work has been produced and it is anticipated that works will start on 14th July 2025, taking around 10 months to complete, this will include a break for Christmas.
The contractor will keep residents informed of progress. Please note that there may be times when certain areas are not accessible while works take place.
If you have any concerns, then you can speak to your scheme manager or contact the sheltered accommodation team on 01942 486549 or by emailing communitylivingschemes@wigan.gov.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to working with you.
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