Decision details

To agree the landlord offer in relation to the residents’ ballot. Decision on how to increase social housing outputs in South Kilburn.

Reason for deferral from May to June 2019 Cabinet:  Further work to be undertaken by officers.

RESOLVED:

       i.          That Cabinet agreed that a ballot in South Kilburn take place.

      ii.          That Cabinet agreed that the voters in the South Kilburn ballot are the circa 1,000 residents from the remaining 17 blocks due for demolition, that also meet the eligibility criteria set by the GLA.

    iii.          That Cabinet agreed the following ballot question, subject to written approval from the Independent Body, Electoral Reform Services;

Are you in favour of the proposal to continue with the regeneration of South Kilburn?  - YES / NO

    iv.          That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to agree and finalise the question if not approved in writing as set out in paragraph (iii) by the Independent Body, Electoral Reform Services.

     v.          That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to finalise, circulate and publish to eligible resident voters the Landlord Offer document which will be the subject of the South Kilburn ballot.

    vi.          That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to agree the dates of the ballot. The intention was for the ballot to take place 3 months following the effective date of Cabinet approval.

vii       That Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning and the Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform to agree the voting methods for the ballot.