Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 22, 2026

Purpose: The report seeks approval to procure and award a contract for a housing provider to act as managing agent for the new Brickfields Supported Living Service, which will deliver repairs, maintenance, and landlord services for people with acquired brain injuries and physical disabilities.

Content: 1)             Cabinet agrees to the principle of granting a 125-year lease to a Registered Provider for the Brickfields building, along with transfer of liability for the Homes England grant.    2)             Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director – Homes and Adult Social Care in consultation with the Director of Property and Finance and Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities, Public Health & Adult Social Care to enter into a 125-year lease for the Brickfields building together with all necessary ancillary documentation with a Registered Provider subject to the following conditions:   ·       The council’s developments costs have been met; and ·       The council achieves the best consideration that can reasonably be obtained when generating the capital receipt for the property.