Hill lands £1.5bn Lewisham housing partnership
Summary
Lewisham Council has appointed The Hill Group as strategic development partner for a housing and regeneration programme worth up to £1.5bn. The 10-year agreement, which may be extended by five years, is intended to speed delivery across multiple sites while the council retains control over site selection, timings and major delivery decisions.
Why it matters
The article highlights a large-scale regeneration model that may influence how local authorities procure and deliver housing schemes, including the use of long-term strategic partnerships. For surveyors, it signals a pipeline of technically complex residential projects and the continued importance of procurement, viability and delivery governance.
Key points
- Lewisham Council has selected The Hill Group as strategic development partner for a housing and regeneration programme.
- The partnership was procured under the Procurement Act 2023 and included technical, qualitative and financial evaluation.
- First schemes include Thomas’ Lane Yard in Catford and the Achilles Street Estate regeneration in New Cross.
- The programme includes significant affordable housing provision, with council control retained over sites, timings and approvals.
- A joint delivery board will oversee governance, performance and delivery across the agreement.
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