Purpose

To agree to pause delivery of social rent
schemes due to the financial viability of these projects. In
addition, to delegate authority to the Corporate Director
Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property, to enter into a
Deed of Variation for the GLA Affordable Housing Programme 2021,26
and agree pre-tender considerations and subsequent contract award
for construction contracts relating to the delivery of the Edgware
Road Scheme.

Content

Cabinet RESOLVED to:
 
(1)      
Note the update on the schemes currently on site and expected
delivery dates.
 
(2)      
Acknowledge the current viability challenges on the council’s
plans for self-delivering of new-build social rent schemes and that
officers were exploring alternative approaches for addressing
Brent’s housing needs.
 
(3)      
Delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and
Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Regeneration, Planning & Property to enter into a Deed of
Variation for the GLA Affordable Housing Programme 21-26 including
any delegated authority that may be required for future variations
to enable further affordable homes to be provided.
 
(4)      
Agree to proceed with the onsite delivery of the Edgware Road
scheme to deliver 120 new-build homes for use as temporary
accommodation with ground floor commercial space.
 
(5)      
Delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and
Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Regeneration, Planning & Property to agree the necessary
pre-tender considerations, use of the commercial space including
consideration of tax status and subsequent contract awards.
 
Eligible for call-in: Yes
 
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on
Monday 4 August 25