Decision - Update on Housing Management of Brickfields Development

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 14 May 2026 · effective 23 May 2026 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Anne Richardson-Locke

Published

15 May 2026

Reference

7624

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report will update on Housing Management of Brickfields Development with recommendations on how to proceed.

1) Cabinet agrees to enter into a 125 year lease with the selected Registered Provider, Southdown for the best consideration reasonably obtainable in accordance with this report and the Part 2 Report. 2) Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director for Homes and Adult Social Care in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities, Public Health & Adult Social Care to grant a 125-year lease to Southdown, and to enter into any ancillary documentation for the Brickfields building.

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The report sought approval to grant Southdown a 125-year lease for the Brickfields supported living development, so it can provide landlord and housing management services. Brickfields will provide accessible accommodation and support for people with acquired brain injuries and/or physical disabilities, with the service expected to start in September 2026.

Recommendation

Cabinet was recommended to enter into a 125-year lease with Southdown for the best consideration reasonably obtainable and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Homes and Adult Social Care, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, to grant the lease and enter into ancillary documentation.

Financial impact

The full projected capital spend on the Brickfields development is £6.187 million. A capital budget of £10.5 million was previously agreed, and the intensive housing management benefit costs are expected to generate £60,000 per annum in recouped costs.

Ward affected

Wish

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

14 May 2026

Stakeholders named

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People with acquired brain injuries and/or physical disabilitiesFuture Brickfields residentsSouthdownBrighton & Hove City CouncilHomes EnglandThe commissioned care and support provider

Next steps

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Grant Southdown the 125-year lease and complete any ancillary documentation under delegated authority.
Transfer liability for the Homes England grant to Southdown.
Finalise and award the care and support contract.
Begin the three-month mobilisation period in June 2026, with the supported living service expected to start in September 2026.

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