Decision details

To approve proposals for Phase 2 of direct delivery of 1,000 new council homes

RESOLVED:

Decisions of the Cabinet

1.  That progress to date of phase 1 of the directly delivered housing delivery programme be noted.

2.  That it be agreed in principle that the schemes listed in paragraph 45 of the report are worked up in accordance with the individually identified recommendations as Phase 2 of an overall programme for direct delivery of new council housing on council owned sites.

3.  That the consultation undertaken on some schemes in paragraph 45 of the report to date be noted.

4.  That a specific strategy for consulting with residents is agreed with the relevant tenants and residents association / other relevant representative body for each of the Phase 2 schemes.

5.  That officers explore opportunities to develop the Joseph Lancaster Nursery annexe site in partnership with the Leathermarket Gardens Joint Management Board.

6.  That agreement be given to the inclusion of the Old Kent Road / St James Road site referred to in paragraph 24 of the report and the Castle Resource Centre, referred to in paragraph 45 of the report) within the Phase 1 Programme, and therefore to be delivered as part of the Phase 1 procurement arrangements.

7.  That the procurement approaches and proposals for phase 2 outlined in paragraphs 57 to 63 of the report be noted.

8.  That the position in respect of funding bids to the Greater London Authority for grant funding as outlined in paragraph 40 of the report be noted and that it be further noted that the council will be required to enter into a formal agreement with the Greater London Authority in relation to all funding awarded. 

9.  That the ongoing preparation of proposals to develop 10,000 further homes, as outlined in paragraphs to 64 to 70 of the report be noted.

Recommendations for the Leader of the Council

10.  That the approval for the procurement approaches for phase 2B, both professional services and construction be delegated to the chief executive.

11.  That gateway 2 decisions for work packages in Phase 1 be delegated to the chief executive. 

12.  That decisions on scheme substitution that prove necessary because of unforeseen circumstances in Phase 1 and Phase 2 be delegated to the cabinet member for regeneration and corporate strategy.