Decision - New Homes for Neighbourhoods

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 18 Jul 2024 · effective 27 Jul 2024 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Stephen Marsden

Published

19 Jul 2024

Reference

7255

As published

the council's own words, unedited

That Cabinet 1) agrees an anticipated budget for the redevelopment of the former Hollingbury Library, Portslade Village Centre and Eastergate Road Former Garage site ("the schemes") in accordance with the detail set out at Part 2 of this report. 2) agrees to the progression of the development of the schemes and delegates authority to the Corporate Director of City Services to take all necessary steps to enter into the relevant contracts for the development of the schemes in accordance with the terms as set out in this report, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing & New Homes and Acting Corporate Director for Housing, Care and Wellbeing (Housing Lead). 3) agrees the appropriation of land necessary for the redevelopment of Portslade Village Centre from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account for the value outlined in the Part Two report.

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The report seeks approval for a programme-level construction budget for three council-led schemes delivering 67 new affordable homes. It also seeks authority to progress the schemes, procure and award development contracts subject to each project meeting the Council’s financial viability requirements, and transfer land for the Portslade Village Centre scheme to the Housing Revenue Account.

Recommendation

Approve the anticipated budget for the former Hollingbury Library, Portslade Village Centre and Eastergate Road Former Garage site schemes; approve their progression and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of City Services to enter into relevant contracts in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member and Housing Lead; and approve the appropriation of land for Portslade Village Centre from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account.

Financial impact

Detailed financial implications are commercially sensitive and are contained in Part 2 of the report; the key decision concerns expenditure above £1,000,000.

Ward affected

Patcham and Hollingbury, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, Hangleton and Knoll

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

18 Jul 2024

Stakeholders named

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Local households on the Housing RegisterFuture occupants of the new homesExisting and surrounding communitiesContractors bidding for the schemesBrighton & Hove City CouncilLewes District Council

Next steps

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Progress the three schemes through separate tender exercises using a consistent procurement approach.
Assess tenders on a 60% cost and 40% quality basis.
Ensure each scheme meets the Council’s financial hurdles before a contract is awarded.
Provide tender reports and recommend a contractor for each scheme.
Hold further community engagement, including Meet the Contractor events, as the projects progress.
Appropriate the land required for Portslade Village Centre from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account.

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