Powers to force homeowners in Collyhurst to sell up so their properties can be knocked down have been approved by Manchester council as a 'contingency'.
A compulsory purchase order (CPO) could be used if negotiations with the owners of six privately-owned former council homes and a shop fall through. Residents are set to be rehoused at the Collyhurst Village development to the west of the estate where 244 new homes are currently under construction.
Councillors have dismissed claims that there is 'disquiet' in the area about the move, insisting that residents have been offered options they are happy with. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands that some agreements have been reached already, but negotiations are ongoing with some owners.
