Agenda item

This report updates Cabinet on the progress of the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme, outlines the challenges and the key issues currently faced and as a result recommends the appointment of a Single Delivery Partner (SDP) to deliver the remainder of the Programme rather than continue delivery on a site-by-site basis.  Cabinet approval is therefore being sought to authorise commencement of the procurement exercise, which will be subject to a further report being provided at the preferred bidder stage seeking final approval to award the contract.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To note the progress update on the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme, the community's experience of regeneration and the key priorities for the remainder of the programme to be integrated into the procurement – (not exclusive list) delivering high quality affordable housing, placemaking, community collaboration, social value.

(2)        To approve the procurement of a Single Delivery Partner for the remainder of the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme through inviting tenders.

(3)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to approve pre-tender considerations as set out in Contract Standing Order 89 in respect of the procurement of a Single Delivery Partner, to include selection of the most appropriate procurement process to be used.

(4)        To approve officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the pre-tender considerations referred to in (3) above.

(5)        To note that consultants required for the procurement of the Single Delivery Partner, to include commercial advisers, lawyers, planning consultants and design consultants will be procured using powers delegated to officers under the Constitution.

(6)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to negotiate all the relevant aspects of all legal and commercial agreements leading to the appointment of the preferred Single Delivery Partner.

(7)        To note officers will seek Cabinet approval to award the contract to the preferred bidder following the conclusion of the procurement exercise to appoint a Single Delivery Partner.

(8)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to seek the approval of the Secretary of State to serve the required Initial and Final Demolition Notices on the secure tenants at the sites which are to be redeveloped.

(9)        To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to consult with secure tenants regarding the application to the Secretary of State to apply to obtain vacant possession of the properties occupied by the secure tenants at the sites to be developed pursuant to Ground 10/10A of Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1985.

(10)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to seek the approval of the Secretary of State for the redevelopment of the sites under Ground 10/10A of Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1985 and for the use of compulsory purchase powers pursuant to section 226 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 to obtain vacant possession of the Sites in order to redevelop and/or demolish them.

(11)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to negotiate and agree buyback terms with leaseholders affected by the regeneration scheme and where appropriate, negotiate and agree compensation with the secure tenants who are required to relocate.

(12)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to make an application to the Secretary of State to seek consent under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 to appropriate any part of the sites including any part consisting of a house or part of a house so that the site is no longer held for the purposes of Part II of the Housing Act 1985.

(13)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to consult with those with third party rights over the sites to be redeveloped and, thereafter, after considering representations made by third parties to appropriate the sites for planning purposes.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 21 October 2024

Councillor Tatler (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Growth) introduced a report updating Cabinet on progress with the South Kilburn Regeneration programme and, having outlined the challenges and key issues faced, recommending the appointment of a Single Development Partner (SDP) to deliver the remainder of the programme.

In introducing the report, Cabinet noted the strategic importance of the South Kilburn regeneration programme not only to Brent but also the surrounding local community to whom tribute was paid for their ongoing support and engagement with the Council on delivery of the programme.  Whilst the original approach had involved the programme being delivered on a phased basis in line with the Masterplan and the procurement of contractor(s) to deliver each stage of the regeneration programme on a site by site basis the Council was now at the stage in considering the most appropriate route to deliver the remainder of the programme, taking account of various factors including not only viability but also feedback from residents (supported by local ward councillors) on the quality of their experience to date in the way the programme had been delivered.  In acknowledging the feedback provided in relation to estate management, communication, build quality, the provision of supporting infrastructure and public realm provision and engagement, the report outlined the process undertaken to review and adapt the approach resulting in the recommendation to move forward with a Single Development Partner rather than to continue delivery on a site-by-site basis.  As a result, approval was being sought to commence the process in seeking to secure a Development Partner with who the Council could align its vision and values based on its commitment to the Landlord Promise, delivery of high-quality affordable housing, placemaking, community collaboration alongside wider employment, social and economic regeneration and enter into a longer term partnership.  In thanking officers within the South Kilburn Regeneration team for their support, members were assured that the approach outlined had been designed to encourage and attract suitable partners underpinned by appropriate contractual and legal structures to ensure not only the Council’s but also local community interests were protected as the process moved forward.

In considering the report, members recognised the importance of the programme as part of the Council’s overall approach towards regeneration, housing, sustainability and community development along with the way in which the appointment of a Single Delivery Partner had the potential to ensure a more streamlined approach towards delivery of the Council’s strategic goals including those relating to the cleaner and greener priority within the Borough Plan and delivery of the Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy as well as Brent’s Housing Strategy.

In welcoming the focus on feedback from local residents, members were supportive of the approach outlined in terms of the way it had been designed to facilitate a more co-ordinated and holistic approach to the management and maintenance of neighbourhood and delivery of place along with a comprehensive set of social and economic benefits with it noted that this represented the start of the process and ongoing work in partnership with the Mayor for London and other key partners on delivery of the programme.

Having considered the report Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)       To note the progress update on the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme, the community's experience of regeneration and the key priorities for the remainder of the programme to be integrated into the procurement – (not exclusive list) delivering high quality affordable housing, placemaking, community collaboration, social value.

(2)       To approve the procurement of a Single Delivery Partner for the remainder of the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme through inviting tenders.

(3)       To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to approve pre-tender considerations as set out in Contract Standing Order 89 in respect of the procurement of a Single Delivery Partner, to include selection of the most appropriate procurement process to be used.

(4)       To approve officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the pre-tender considerations referred to in (3) above.

(5)       To note that consultants required for the procurement of the Single Delivery Partner, to include commercial advisers, lawyers, planning consultants and design consultants will be procured using powers delegated to officers under the Constitution.

(6)       To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to negotiate all the relevant aspects of all legal and commercial agreements leading to the appointment of the preferred Single Delivery Partner.

(7)       To note officers will seek Cabinet approval to award the contract to the preferred bidder following the conclusion of the procurement exercise to appoint a Single Delivery Partner.

(8)       To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to seek the approval of the Secretary of State to serve the required Initial and Final Demolition Notices on the secure tenants at the sites which are to be redeveloped.

(9)       To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to consult with secure tenants regarding the application to the Secretary of State to apply to obtain vacant possession of the properties occupied by the secure tenants at the sites to be developed pursuant to Ground 10/10A of Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1985.

(10)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to seek the approval of the Secretary of State for the redevelopment of the sites under Ground 10/10A of Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1985 and for the use of compulsory purchase powers pursuant to section 226 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 to obtain vacant possession of the Sites in order to redevelop and/or demolish them.

(11)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to negotiate and agree buyback terms with leaseholders affected by the regeneration scheme and where appropriate, negotiate and agree compensation with the secure tenants who are required to relocate.

(12)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to make an application to the Secretary of State to seek consent under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 to appropriate any part of the sites including any part consisting of a house or part of a house so that the site is no longer held for the purposes of Part II of the Housing Act 1985.

(13)    To authorise the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to consult with those with third party rights over the sites to be redeveloped and, thereafter, after considering representations made by third parties to appropriate the sites for planning purposes.