Newsletter from the RMBI.

13 January 2005

Dear Neighbour

Revised Plans for Connaught Court

You may have read in the press recently of the archaeological studies we have been carrying out at Connaught Court in connection with our plans to develop the care provision we offer. As good neighbours, we are committed to keeping you informed of our plans, and that is why I am writing to you now.

You will be aware that we wish to refurbish the existing accommodation, and extend the wing which provides care for residents with dementia and Alzheimers. Naturally, we understand that some neighbours have concerns about the proposed development of the site, and we have made it clear that we will strive to ensure that whatever is built here is sustainable and in keeping with the area.

We have reviewed our original application, and have withdrawn it. The new application, which has now been submitted, is based on the view that contrary to the Council’s normal policy, which requires a significant element of “affordable housing” on all new developments, there should be no such housing on the Connaught Court site. It is our contention that the”social” provision on the site is met by the accommodation we will be providing for some of society’s most frail and vulnerable older people.

Contrary to some media reporting, far from being “greedy developers” we are a charity which is committed to the care of older people, and have pledged that all money raised as a result of our plans will be ploughed back into providing the very best possible care for those to whom we make a lifelong commitment.

I will, of course, keep you informed of our plans, as they develop. In the meantime for further information you can contact Roger Friend at 20 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5BG.

Yours sincerely

Nancy Gray
Home Manager”

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