Eyesore housing estate set for demolition in Milton Keynes
Serpentine Court’s days are finally coming to an end as Milton Keynes City Council prepares to officially reach a decision on its future.
The decision to demolish Serpentine Court is set to be made by the City Council next week, paving the way for the next chapter of the Lakes Estate regeneration and creating opportunities for more council homes in the future.
It comes after 183 new modern, energy-efficient council homes were built earlier this year, which local families have already moved into.
The City Council says that demolishing Serpentine Court would unlock the site's future housing potential. This is subject to funding, with any redevelopment potentially supported through the Government's latest Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).
The decision would also avoid significant management, maintenance, and security costs by removing the building.
The regeneration programme has been shaped by years of engagement with local residents, who played a central role in developing the plans approved in 2022. The scheme is being funded through almost £70 million investment from Milton Keynes City Council, supported by a grant of just under £15 million from Homes England.
Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Ed Hume said: “We know Serpentine Court holds a special place in the community and that many local people raised their families there. Its history and memories will always be part of the Lakes Estate story, but the building has now reached the end of its life.
“Demolishing Serpentine Court would allow us to move this regeneration project forward, improve the area and create the opportunity to deliver even more council homes for local people in the years ahead."