Decision - Moulsecoomb Hub & Housing Project Update

Brighton and Hove Policy & Resources Committee Decided 29 Jul 2022 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Policy & Resources Committee

Report author

Stephen Marsden

Published

29 Jul 2022

Reference

6683

As published

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RESOLVED: That Housing Committee: 2.1 Recommends to Policy & Resources committee that Policy & Resources Committee: 2.1.1. Notes the progress made on the Moulsecoomb Hub and Housing project to date 2.1.2. Authorises officers to progress RIBA stage 4 (technical design) 2.1.3. Approves an additional budget of £3.771m for this work, to be funded by HRA Borrowing and BLRF grant allocation and included as part of the 2022/23 HRA Capital Programme 2.1.4. Approves the grant-funded enabling works to commence, including the demolition of Moulsecoomb Hubs north and south, to be financed by £1.694m BLRF grant allocation 2.1.5. Confirms minor changes to the appropriation of land as approved at Policy & Resources Committee in November 2021 to include land around the buildings on site, and delegates authority to the Executive Director of Housing, Neighbourhood & Communities to approve further minor changes That Policy & Resources Committee: 2.1.6. Notes the progress made on the Moulsecoomb Hub and Housing project to date. 2.1.7. Authorises officers to progress RIBA stage 4 (technical design) 2.1.8. Approves an additional budget of £3.771m for this work, to be funded by HRA Borrowing and BLRF grant allocation and included as part of the 2022/23 HRA Capital Programme 2.1.9. Approves the grant-funded enabling works to commence, including the demolition of Moulsecoomb Hubs north and south, to be financed by £1.694m BLRF grant allocation 2.1.10. Confirms minor changes to the appropriation of land as approved at Policy & Resources Committee in November 2021 to include land around the buildings on site, and delegates authority to the Executive Director of Housing, Neighbourhood & Communities to approve further minor changes.

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The report provided an update on the Moulsecoomb Neighbourhood Hub and Housing Project and sought approval to proceed with technical design and grant-funded site-enabling works. The project is intended to deliver 212 affordable homes, a new civic hub and improved public spaces, while further cost certainty is obtained before seeking approval for the full construction budget.

Recommendation

To note progress, authorise RIBA Stage 4 technical design, approve an additional £3.771 million budget funded by HRA borrowing and Brownfield Land Release Fund grant allocation, approve £1.694 million of grant-funded enabling works including demolition of Moulsecoomb Hubs north and south, and confirm minor changes to the appropriation of land with delegated authority for further minor amendments.

Financial impact

Additional budget of £3.771 million, comprising £2.077 million new HRA borrowing and £1.694 million Brownfield Land Release Fund grant allocation. The total estimated cost of the RIBA Stage 4 design, site-enabling works and on-costs is £4.083 million.

Ward affected

Moulsecoomb and Bevendean

Decision maker

Policy & Resources Committee

Date in document

29 Jul 2022

Stakeholders named

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Moulsecoomb and Bevendean residentslocal residents and community groupscommunity stakeholder groupfuture residents of the 212 affordable homespeople with disabilities and less ambulant residentsBrighton & Hove City CouncilHomes England

Next steps

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Progress RIBA Stage 4 technical design.
Commence grant-funded enabling works, including demolition of Moulsecoomb Hubs north and south, infrastructure works, asbestos removal and site clearance.
Formalise the revised appropriation of land between the HRA and General Fund.
Continue community engagement and develop a revised communications strategy.
Negotiate an Agreed Maximum Price at the conclusion of RIBA Stage 4 if the project proceeds through the Council’s Strategic Partnership.
Submit a further report in November 2022 seeking the full construction budget and financial appraisal.

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