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Proposal for ownership and refurbishment of Granville New Homes blocks

Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Community Well-being

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To make a final decision on the disposal of Granville New Homes - based on the outcome of a consultation with residents.

Decision:

That the Strategic Director Community and Wellbeing:

 

i)             Notes the positive outcome of the consultation with residents on the proposed change in landlord at First Wave Housing’s Granville New Homes Blocks.

 

ii)            Following the positive consultation and in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Director of Finance, gives approval for First Wave Housing (FWH) to dispose of the following properties which make up the blocks at Granville Road, Princess Road and Canterbury Road which are collectively known as Granville New Homes:

 

a.    25 intermediate rented properties to i4B Holdings Limited (i4B).

b.    84 social rented units to the Council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA).

c.    One leasehold property to the Council’s HRA.

d.    The freehold interest of the site to the Council’s HRA (including the Tabot Centre).

Reasons for the decision:

 As detailed within the accompanying report.

Alternative options considered:

As detailed within the accompanying report.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;

Wards Affected: Kilburn;

Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Delegated authority

Parties Consulted: the Deputy Leader and Director of Finance have been consulted regarding the proposal to transfer Granville New Homes pursuant and further to the decision of the Cabinet dated 11 October 2021. Ward members have been consulted.

Contact: Ralph Gibson, Strategy and Delivery Manager Email: ralph.gibson@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2572.

Publication date: 08/12/2021

Date of decision: 06/12/2021

Effective from: 16/12/2021

Accompanying Documents:

 

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