Agenda item

11.1

The Executive Director, Place, submitted a report regarding the redevelopment of the Park Hill Estate.

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the current position in relation to the redevelopment of Park Hill;

(b)

authorises the Executive Director, Place, to take such steps as he shall consider appropriate to progress the redevelopment of Park Hill and/ or to protect the Council’s interests in this matter, including (but without limiting the generality of this authority):-

(i)      to negotiate and agree any amendments to any existing agreements, leases or arrangements that he may consider appropriate;

(ii)     to exercise the Council’s rights to rescind, terminate, forfeit or assign any existing agreements (including, without limitation, the Development and Funding Agreements) or leases (including without limitation the lease of Phase 1);

(iii)    to negotiate and approve such new agreements, leases or arrangements, with such parties and on such terms, as he may consider appropriate;

(iv)    to approve design proposals on behalf of the Council as land owner and local housing authority but not as local planning authority;

(v)     to approve funding and business plans of any third parties;

(vi)    to negotiate and approve nominations agreements for lettings with any third parties;and

(vii)   to give any other consents or approvals and to exercise any powers required or permitted to be exercised by the Council under the terms of any agreement or lease entered into at any time in connection with the redevelopment of Park Hill;

Provided that the authority hereby conferred shall be exercised:-

(A)    as regards matters falling within paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) above, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, either the [Executive Director, Resources or the Director of Finance] and [the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance];

(B)    as regards matters falling within paragraph (v) above, in consultation with either the Executive Director, Resources or the Director of Finance and the Cabinet Member (Finance and Resources);

(C)    as regards matters falling within paragraph (vi) above, in consultation with the Executive Director, Communities and the Cabinet Member (Homes and Neighbourhoods);and

(D)    as regards the terms of any lease, shall not be exercised without the consent of the Council’s Director of Property and Facilities management services.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

Granting comprehensive delegations of authority to the Executive Director now will help to enable a timely conclusion of any renegotiations for Phase 1.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The redevelopment process could be delayed in order to seek Cabinet approval at all the various stages of the renegotiation process.   Any such delay could have significant financial consequences. 

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Safer and Stronger Communities.

11.1

The Executive Director, Place, submitted a report regarding the redevelopment of the Park Hill Estate.

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the current position in relation to the redevelopment of Park Hill;

(b)

authorises the Executive Director, Place, to take such steps as he shall consider appropriate to progress the redevelopment of Park Hill and/ or to protect the Council’s interests in this matter, including (but without limiting the generality of this authority):-

(i)      to negotiate and agree any amendments to any existing agreements, leases or arrangements that he may consider appropriate;

(ii)     to exercise the Council’s rights to rescind, terminate, forfeit or assign any existing agreements (including, without limitation, the Development and Funding Agreements) or leases (including without limitation the lease of Phase 1);

(iii)    to negotiate and approve such new agreements, leases or arrangements, with such parties and on such terms, as he may consider appropriate;

(iv)    to approve design proposals on behalf of the Council as land owner and local housing authority but not as local planning authority;

(v)     to approve funding and business plans of any third parties;

(vi)    to negotiate and approve nominations agreements for lettings with any third parties; and

(vii)   to give any other consents or approvals and to exercise any powers required or permitted to be exercised by the Council under the terms of any agreement or lease entered into at any time in connection with the redevelopment of Park Hill;

Provided that the authority hereby conferred shall be exercised:-

(A)    as regards matters falling within paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) above, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, either the Executive Director, Resources or the Director of Finance and the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance;

(B)    as regards matters falling within paragraph (v) above, in consultation with either the Executive Director, Resources or the Director of Finance and the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance;

(C)    as regards matters falling within paragraph (vi) above, in consultation with the Executive Director, Communities and the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing; and

(D)    as regards the terms of any lease, shall not be exercised without the consent of the Council’s Chief Property Officer.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

Granting comprehensive delegations of authority to the Executive Director now will help to enable a timely conclusion of any renegotiations for Phase 1.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The redevelopment process could be delayed in order to seek Cabinet approval at all the various stages of the renegotiation process.   Any such delay could have significant financial consequences. 

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Safer and Stronger Communities.