Regeneration
There have been some exciting developments in the Elephant and Castle over the summer 2010, and the church is posed to take a very big step. As the only freehold property owner on the Heygate Estate, Southwark Council are keen to work in partnership with the church to relocate the congregation to a building that will enable mission and ministry to flourish. After many years of negotiation between the council and Lend Lease, a contract has been signed enabling works to begin. Visitors will see the Strata Tower and the restructured south roundabout at the Elephant and Castle. These and the new homes already constructed herald the start of an exciting chapter in the life of the area.
We are not currently able to publish details of the building offered to the church, but if negotiations result in a contract, the church will take possession of a large, prominent building at the heart of the redevelopment area and will start courting partners that together will serve the community and lead to @Crossway, the multi-organisational, multilayered resource offer welfare and wellbeing.
STOP PRESS
Following a Church Meeting 18th January 2011, it has been decided to enter into formal negotiation with Southwark Borough Council with a view to swapping the existing building for redundant former town hall on the Walworth Road. Other third and faith sector partners are working closely with the church in an attempt to create a centre of welfare and wellbeing for the community. The move could take place as early as Christmas 2011 so keeping watching.