Issue - meetings

This report outlines proposals relating to the transformation of St Raphael’s Estate through the investment of £30 million in relation to a programme of estate improvements.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)      To note and approve the £30m budget and spending proposal, as detailed within the report.

(2)      To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Resident Services in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources and Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, to approve any procurement of services and spend to successfully deliver all improvements outlined in Appendix A of the report, in accordance with the budgets set out in the proposal.

Councillor Knight (Cabinet member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security) introduced a report outlining proposals for the transformation of St Raphael’s Estate through the investment of £30million in relation to a programme of estate improvements.

In considering the programme, Cabinet noted the detailed outlined of the investment proposals, as set out in Appendix A of the report, which members were reminded had been solely focussed, at this stage, on delivery of the estate improvements developed as part of wider plans for the estate in consultation with local community representatives.

Whilst recognising the significant financial pressures on the Council, members welcomed the commitment outlined within the report towards delivery of the investment proposals, which it was noted included a focus on the following key areas – connectivity, green spaces and play, infrastructure improvements and the provision of a new community hub.  The investment proposals identified were also felt to highlight the positive contribution that could be made through the application and utilisation of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding being generated within the borough.

Members thanked all those involved for their efforts in developing the proposals, which it was pointed out also reflected the Council’s ambition and priority to deliver investment required to match local aspirations for the estate.  On this basis, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)      To note and approve the £30m budget and spending proposal, as detailed within the report.

(2)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Resident Services in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources and Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, to approve any procurement of services and spend to successfully deliver all improvements outlined in Appendix A of the report, in accordance with the budgets set out in the proposal.