At last. With the Rose Hill redevelopment in Oxford, it has taken a long time to get us here, but finally we're there. We can start on the ground and prove we're serious about rebuilding our estates.

When I came into this portfolio, it had dragged on so long that some people doubted it would ever happen in their lifetime.

It has been a personal goal that we should start the process of regenerating Rose Hill.

Of course this is only the start. There's a long way to go and this is only the first stage.

I would like to thank all those involved, including my predecessor as portfolio holder, but most of all I would like to thank the residents of Rose Hill.

PATRICK MURRAY, Lib Dem portfolio holder for improving housing, Oxford City Council