Decision details

The Lead Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning, Councillor Tatler, introduced the report updating Members on the progress of the Northwick Park, One Public Estate initiative, and seeking approval for both the execution of an infrastructure collaboration agreement, and the tendering and procurement for construction of a new spine road. Cabinet noted that the initiative was progressing well, and the proposals outlined in the report would provide the infrastructure required to allow work to continue. A Housing Infrastructure Fund Grant had been secured to fund the works.

Cabinet supported the proposals, highlighting the benefit of the scheme to not only the Council and residents within the borough but also London Northwest NHS Health Authority, University of Westminster and Network Homes as the other main partners. The assurance that local wildlife would be protected was also commended.

In considering the report, Members noted the exempt information contained in Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the report.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(1)      Approve entering into an infrastructure collaboration agreement with London Northwest NHS Health Authority, The University of Westminster and Network Homes Ltd. on the basis of the Heads of Terms set out in Appendix 3 of the report, which Members noted contained exempt information.

(2)      Delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Regeneration & Environment in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment, the Lead Member for Planning, Property and Regeneration and the Director of Finance to finalise all terms consistent with the Heads of Terms set out within Appendix 3 of the report and enter into the infrastructure collaboration agreement.

(3)      Approve the procurement of the construction works (and all other associated works and services) required for the completion of the new spine / access road.

(4)      Delegate to the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment authority to agree relevant pre-tender considerations for the procurement of a suitable contractor for the works referred to in (3) above and thereafter evaluate tenders on the basis of such pre-tender considerations.

(5)      Delegate to the Strategic Director for Regeneration & Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment authority to select contractor(s) and enter into a contract with the contractor for the works referred to in (3) above.

Delegate to the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment to agree terms and enter into agreements pursuant to section 38 for the adoption of the new spine/access road and section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of works to the existing highway.