Decision details

To update members on the progress of the scheme.

RESOLVED THAT

1.1 CBH be approved to pursue the options as set out below, with a view to identifying a viable option for each site based on costs, designs, ownership and risks for approval by Cabinet.

i) St. Pauls Phase 2 – options one, two, three and four

ii) Cakebridge Place - options one, two, three and four

iii) Garages – options one and two (with the addition of grant if reallocation by HCA secured).

1.2. CBH be assisted in identifying the most viable option for each site, CBH be authorised to undertake any necessary procurement exercises to identify a suitable developer partner who will provide a developer grant and/or capital as required, provided that no partner shall be selected until a report on the preferred developer partner(s) and the appropriate value for money tests is approved by Cabinet.

1.3 Authority be delegated to the S151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet member Housing and Safety, Cabinet Member Finance and Community Development and Director Commissioning to approve any submission by CBH to be the registered provider for the development at North Place based on a nil subsidy approach which secures good value for money for the council and for CBH.

1.4 It be noted that CBH will continue to pursue potential unallocated grant for those garage sites which have planning permission, with a reduced subsidy requirement aimed at HRA funding and will liaise with the relevant cabinet members and Ward Councillors as schemes become viable.

1.5 CBH be approved to employ contractors to carry out reactive repairs to CBC’s housing and authority be delegated to the Director of Commissioning in consultation with Cabinet Member Housing and Safety and the Borough Solicitor to amend the management agreement accordingly.