Decision details
Authority to appoint contractor for the Preston Community Library Redevelopment
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Community Well-being
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Authority to appoint a main works contractor
for the Preston Community redevelopment, which seeks to deliver 12
affordable homes and a new community library.
Decision:
That the Strategic Director Community Wellbeing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security (formerly Lead Member for Housing and Welfare Reform):
i) Approves the award of works contract to Kier Construction Ltd for the construction of a new community library and 12 affordable homes at Preston Community Library.
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: Preston;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Delegated authority
Parties Consulted: Ward members are kept up-to-date and communicate regularly with officers to address any issues as and when necessary. Resident engagement sessions were undertaken on 18 September 2018 and 11 April 2019 about the redevelopment proposals for the Preston Community Library site, prior to and after the planning application submission. Local residents and businesses were also consulted as part of the statutory planning process. There will be further engagement sessions arranged once the Council has appointed its building contractor, subject to securing the necessary approvals.
Contact: Tanveer Ghani, Director - Property and Assets Email: tanveer.ghani@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1722.
Publication date: 13/07/2022
Date of decision: 13/07/2022
Effective from: 21/07/2022
Accompanying Documents:
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