Decision details

To agree to pause delivery of social rent schemes due to the financial viability of these projects. In addition, to delegate authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property, to enter into a Deed of Variation for the GLA Affordable Housing Programme 2021,26 and agree pre-tender considerations and subsequent contract award for construction contracts relating to the delivery of the Edgware Road Scheme.

Cabinet RESOLVED to:

(1)       Note the update on the schemes currently on site and expected delivery dates.

(2)       Acknowledge the current viability challenges on the council’s plans for self-delivering of new-build social rent schemes and that officers were exploring alternative approaches for addressing Brent’s housing needs.

(3)       Delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Property to enter into a Deed of Variation for the GLA Affordable Housing Programme 21-26 including any delegated authority that may be required for future variations to enable further affordable homes to be provided.

(4)       Agree to proceed with the onsite delivery of the Edgware Road scheme to deliver 120 new-build homes for use as temporary accommodation with ground floor commercial space.

(5)       Delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Property to agree the necessary pre-tender considerations, use of the commercial space including consideration of tax status and subsequent contract awards.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 4 August 25