Coalville MP Amanda Hack called a community meeting with the developer Lovell, and housing association East Midlands Homes, this week following concerns raised by residents in Highfield Street.

Around 30 residents of the area in Hugglescote, and surrounding roads, met with Lovell, East Midlands Homes (EMH) and Ms Hack to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding the development, site management and roadwork disruption.

She said the meeting was called following correspondence with Leicestershire County Council, North West Leicestershire District Council, Local Councillors, Lovell and EMH over the last few months.

But the MP for North West Leicestershire added that 'both North West Leicestershire District Council Planning and Leicestershire County Highways chose not to attend'.

She added that many residents of Highfield Street and surrounding areas have contacted her, since the July election with their concerns regarding the disruption caused by the development.

That included numerous roadworks causing closures of main routes, waiting HGVs on Highfield Street, noise complaints and the state of the local roads.

Following the meeting, she said: "I am grateful to both Lovell and EMH for meeting with the residents and myself to discuss their concerns and how things can, and are being improved moving forward to minimise further disruption in the local area.



Coalville MP Amanda Hack. Photo: Supplied

"While it was unfortunate that both North West Leicestershire District Council Planning and Leicestershire County Highways chose not to attend, it enabled us to focus the conversation directly between residents and the developer on specific issues.

"I will liaise with local councillors and the local authorities to update them on this discussion.

"The meeting was positive overall, and I hope this engagement can continue moving forward between residents, the developer, my office, and local councillors for the whole community's benefit.

"I'm glad both Lovell and EMH were able to commit to handling residents' concerns in a more dedicated way moving forward and good suggestions were discussed on improving street cleaning efforts, with closer cooperation between residents and the developer.

"It is no secret that we have a local and national housing crisis. However, it is important that developers engage and work with the local community to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.

"Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting. I will continue to work with all parties on behalf of the residents of Highfield Street and surrounding areas, working to address any future concerns."