The Regeneration Begins Nunhead and Peckham Rye has been directly and indirectly affected by the massive regeneration project in Peckham, to the north of Rye Lane, which was awarded a £60 million single renewal budget (SRB) grant for a seven year programme to run from 1995 to 2002.
At the time it was to be the biggest scheme of its kind in Europe, attracting millions of pounds of additional funding. To run the project the Peckham Partnership was formed. It included private, public and voluntary sector partners.
The scheme was focused on housing, but its other aims included reducing local unemployment improving opportunity, reviving an ailing town centre and making the area safer and more attractive.
Making a real difference in SE15
Peckham Programme came into being to support the continued regeneration of the whole of SE15. The drive to improve the quality of life for all residents saw several projects come to fruition in addition to the redevelopment of the five estates.
A new town square was created and the award winning Will Alsop designed library put central Peckham back on the map.
In Bellenden, the housing led renewal scheme gave grants for new roofs and railings for many of the privately owned houses in multiple occupation that are prevalent in the area. The improvements smartened up the area and attracted new young professionals followed by niche shops, bars and restaurants.
Nationally renowned artists or designers, such as Anthony Gormley, Tom Phillips and Zandra Rhodes designed street furniture as part of the Bellenden project.
Looking to the future
Over the next few years SE15 will see a great deal of physical change. In the shorter term, we need some quick fixes that will make an immediate impact on the environment.
Contact us
Peckham Programme
Tel: 020 7525 1021
getinvolvedinpeckham@southwark.gov.uk
Sumnerr House
Sumner Road
Peckham
London
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