Man devastated as ‘disturbing letter’ says his flat will probably be demolished
A 69-year-old has lashed out at his housing affiliation for the “disturbing” news that he could be moved out of his flat and his residence demolished.
Seaforth resident Raymond Remejkis was left deeply upset after receiving the surprising letter from his housing affiliation, One Vision Housing on Saturday, June 24.
The letter abruptly knowledgeable him that he was to be displaced from his residence of eight years. This sudden choice was taken following investigations impressed by the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
The letter said: “You may be aware that since the Grenfell Tower disaster, we have been reviewing the investment required in all of our high-rise blocks to ensure the safety and security of tenants living in them. With this in mind, investigations into Alexander House have identified that the block requires substantial investment to bring it up to acceptable standards and, unfortunately, these investment needs mean that the block is no longer economically viable.
“It is with appreciable reluctance, subsequently, that One Vision Housing has taken the choice to rehouse all residents on a everlasting foundation.”
An accompanying frequently asked questions document clarified that One Vision Housing’s intention was to “demolish the constructing”, with no possibility for the residents to return.
Raymond expressed his upset over the prospect of leaving his top-floor home in the 16-storey building, saying he didn’t want to be “uprooted”.
He told the Liverpool Echo: “There are 68 flats in right here and I discovered it actually disturbing studying the letter. I obtained the letter from One Vision two days in the past [Saturday].
“It’s very upsetting, I have lived here for eight years and I think the block has only been here about 10 years. In that time I’ve made this place my own and spent a lot of money doing stuff to it and fixing the doors for them to tell me they’re going to relocate it and demolish it.
“Why not preserve the neighborhood collectively? I do not wish to be up rooted.”
Alexander House, a well-known feature of Seaforth, underwent a massive £20m redevelopment in 2009 along with Montgomery House and Churchill House. This investment resulted in a complete modernisation of the building.
Raymond’s most significant concern is the potential separation from his “distinctive” neighbours and the tight-knit community within the building.
He said: “I am keen on it right here. I’ve excellent neighbours and we go outdoors and sit on the benches downstairs and simply chat.
“This is my life. I just don’t understand why they’re demolishing the place and destroying the community. Fair enough if they give people the option to leave, let the people who want to leave go.
“But allow us to who wish to keep, keep. There are folks of their 60s and 70s right here who do not wish to transfer and can discover it very troublesome.”
One Vision Housing was approached for comment on this matter.
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