Decision - Moulsecoomb Hub and Housing project

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 23 Jan 2025 · effective 1 Feb 2025 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Stephen Marsden

Published

24 Jan 2025

Reference

7364

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report seeks approval on next steps and budget for the Moulsecoomb Hub and Housing project, following the receipt of tenders.

That Cabinet 1) agrees a full construction budget for the Moulsecoomb Housing project, as set out in the Part 2 Report 2) delegates authority to the Interim Corporate Director- City Operations to enter into relevant contracts for the construction of the Moulsecoomb Hub and Housing Project, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing & New Homes 3) in the event of a successful application for funding, delegates authority to the Interim Corporate Director- City Operations to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement for Brownfield Infrastructure and Land (BIL) fund 4) delegates authority to the Interim Corporate Director- City Operations to enter into any Contracts required to access Homes England Grant Funding for the residential development

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The project will deliver 212 new affordable homes, a Community Hub, public realm improvements, a skatepark and a 7-a-side 3G pitch in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. Cabinet was asked to approve the full construction budget and delegate authority to Brighton & Hove City Council officers to enter construction and grant-funding contracts, subject to financial approvals.

Recommendation

Cabinet was recommended to agree the full construction budget; delegate authority to the Interim Corporate Director- City Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing & New Homes, to enter relevant construction contracts; enter a Brownfield Infrastructure and Land grant agreement if funding is approved; and enter contracts required to access Homes England grant funding.

Financial impact

The Hub budget is to be increased by £800,000; Brighton & Hove City Council is in receipt of a £1.694 million Brownfield Land Release Fund allocation; detailed construction budget implications are contained in the Part 2 report.

Ward affected

Moulsecoomb and Bevendean

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

23 Jan 2025

Stakeholders named

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Moulsecoomb and Bevendean residentslocal businessesschoolscommunity organisationsfuture occupants of the new affordable homesHomes EnglandBrighton & Hove City Council

Next steps

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Approve the full construction budget through the Part 2 report.
Delegate authority to enter the relevant construction contracts.
Assess the Homes England Brownfield Infrastructure and Land funding application in January 2025.
Enter a Brownfield Infrastructure and Land grant agreement if the application is successful.
Submit separate Homes England funding applications for the two residential phases.
Hold further community engagement, including Meet the Contractor events, as the project progresses.
Establish a monthly Moulsecoomb community meeting group and appoint a Community Liaison Officer.

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