Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 1, 2025

Purpose: Executive approval is sought to progress the initial phase of their Fareham Housing regeneration project, including the funding required.   In November 2024, the Executive approved the inclusion of Melvin Jones House and St Mary’s Road Flats in the Fareham Housing Regeneration Strategy, supporting the in-principle redevelopment of the site as an affordable housing scheme.    Members are now asked to note the initial steps in delivering the regeneration scheme, specifically the demolition of the buildings, site clearance, and preparation works, once all residents are successfully rehoused.

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:   (a)  that officers shall progress a demolition of Melvin Jones House and St Mary’s Road Flats, subject to formal planning consent being granted, once the building is vacant;   (b)  to approve the funding arrangements required to deliver this phase of the redevelopment project.  Further details are provided in confidential Appendix A to the report; and   (c)  that authority be delegated to the Director of Housing and Health, following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing, to appoint a contractor in accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, to clear and secure the site in preparation for the future Fareham Housing redevelopment.