Anger is brewing over major £60m regeneration plans in Runcorn that householders fear could see their homes bulldozed to make way for redevelopment.
Residents on The Uplands in Palacefields have now formed an action group to challenge housing association Riverside over the early-stage proposals. Sandra Myndiuk-Davidson, 66, chair of The Uplands Residents Regeneration Society, said some homeowners are "totally distraught" and "devastated" at the prospect of leaving their "lovely family homes", particularly those who have spent thousands of pounds on renovations.
She said residents are "quite happy" with other aspects of the proposals such as demolishing The Knoll flats, rebuilding Bethesda church and the shops, and general landscaping, but householders do not want to leave their homes, even when offered the value of the property plus 10% to move out. Her own home would be protected due to its proximity to the Town Park and Halton Village conservation area, she said.
