Decision - Large Panel System Blocks Programme Update

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 20 Mar 2025 · effective 29 Mar 2025 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Diane Hughes

Published

21 Mar 2025

Reference

7416

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report updates on the work carried out to the blocks and the interim arrangements that are in place, while long term options are being reviewed

1) That Cabinet agrees to implement the policy as set out in this report for the continued buy-back of leaseholder properties formerly bought under right to buy in Dudney Lodge, Nettleton Court, Falcon Court, Heron Court, Kestrel Court, Kingfisher Court, Swallow Court and St James House. 2) That Cabinet notes the five-year projected budget of £18.770m agreed at Budget Council 27 February 2025 to support the buy-back of leaseholder properties in Dudney Lodge, Nettleton Court, Falcon Court, Heron Court, Kestrel Court, Kingfisher Court, Swallow Court and St James House.

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The report updates Cabinet on safety measures for eight large panel system blocks and proposes a voluntary policy to buy back leaseholder properties formerly purchased under the right to buy. It also outlines support for tenants needing to move while longer-term refurbishment or regeneration options are developed.

Recommendation

Implement the bespoke buy-back policy for leaseholder properties in Dudney Lodge, Nettleton Court, Falcon Court, Heron Court, Kestrel Court, Kingfisher Court, Swallow Court and St James House, and note the five-year projected budget of £18.770 million.

Financial impact

A five-year budget envelope of £18.8 million is available, including £13.6 million assumed for property buy-backs and £3.2 million for on-costs and contingency. The recommendations refer to a five-year projected budget of £18.770 million.

Ward affected

Hollingdean & Five Ways, Kemptown, Whitehawk & Marina

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

20 Mar 2025

Stakeholders named

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Leaseholders of properties formerly purchased under the right to buySecure tenants living in the eight large panel system blocksResidents of Dudney Lodge, Nettleton Court, Falcon Court, Heron Court, Kestrel Court, Kingfisher Court, Swallow Court and St James HouseBuilding Safety RegulatorRegulator of Social HousingFire service

Next steps

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Continue the voluntary buy-back of eligible leaseholder properties in the eight blocks.
Provide further information to all leaseholders once the policy is agreed.
Continue assessing housing needs and supporting secure tenants with immediate housing needs to move to more suitable accommodation.
Develop longer-term options for refurbishment or regeneration through a resident-led approach and full consultation.
Bring a further Cabinet paper forward in June 2025 with recommendations on the future options for the large panel system blocks.
Report any significant financial variations through the capital budget monitoring process.

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