Decision details
Authority to enter into a grant agreement for the GLA Affordable Homes Programme in relation to the purchase of a block of apartments at the Telford Homes Bus Garage Development
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Community Well-being
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request approval for the Council to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater London Authority (GLA) in relation to the purchase of a S106 block of apartnments at the Telford Homes Bus Garage Development.
Decision:
That the Strategic Director Community Wellbeing:
i) Approves the Council entering into a grant agreement with the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the purchase of a Section 106 block of apartments at the Telford Homes Alperton Bus Garage Development in the sum of £4.3m.
ii) Notes the condition of the grant and agrees that the expenditure of the GLA grant will be monitored at both Design and Delivery and Housing Care Investment Boards.
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.
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Delegated authority
Parties Consulted: There has been consultation with Members regarding this proposal and application for GLA grant funding was detailed in the Cabinet report of 8 November 2021 regarding the Alperton purchase.
Contact: Amanda Healy, Senior Finance Analyst Email: Amanda.Healy@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5912, Nick Ljustina, Director of Property & Assets Email: nick.ljustina@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5025.
Publication date: 24/02/2022
Date of decision: 24/02/2022
Effective from: 04/03/2022
Accompanying Documents:
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