Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 9, 2024

Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval for the use of Strategic Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding towards two separate projects to deliver social infrastructure as part of the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme.

Content: Cabinet RESOLVED:   (1)        To approve the use of £12.9m of SCIL funding, for the construction of a 1 FE primary school with a nursery and the infrastructure to expand to a 2FE school (including decanting of Carlton Vale Infant school to Kilburn Park Junior school and the associated building works), as part of South Kilburn Regeneration Programme.   (2)        To approve the use of £4.4 m of SCIL funding, for the enhancement of the South Kilburn Open Space, as part of the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme.   (3)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration Planning and Growth to approve the most appropriate procurement process and to approve pre-tender considerations as set out in Contract Standing Order 89 in respect of the procurement of contractors for the development of the new school and improvements to the open space.   (4)        To approve inviting tenders in respect of the procurement of contractors for the development of the new school and improvements to the open space in accordance with Contract Standing Order 88.   (5)        To approve officers evaluating tenders because of the pre-tender considerations referred to in recommendation (3) above.   (6)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet member for Regeneration Planning and Growth, to take all necessary steps to acquire the land at Kilburn Park Junior school for the regeneration of South Kilburn, and thereafter pursue Secretary of State approval to dispose education land for non-educational uses.   (7)        To note that consultants required for design development and procurement of the contractor(s), will be procured using powers delegated to officers under the Constitution.   (8)        To note the indicative time scales, next steps and key risks associated with the delivery of the school and improvements to the open space.   Eligible for call-in: Yes   Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 December 24