Decision details

Delegate authority to the Chief Executive following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Planning, and Regeneration to purchase Stanmore Business Innovation Centre and Move On Space from St Edwards

Resolved to RECOMMEND:  (to Council) 

That the following new projects be funded through the London Regeneration Fund and other external funding in 2016/17 to 2019/20 Capital Programme:

·                     Artisan Workspace £0.66m;

·                     Creation of a public Town Square in Wealdstone £1.165m.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Planning, and Regeneration, be authorised to enter into a £1.5m London Regeneration Fund Grant Agreement with the Greater London Authority (GLA);

(2)          the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Planning and Regeneration, be authorised to begin a procurement process to select and appoint a contractor to deliver the Project Objectives set out in the Grant Funding Agreement and to enter into contract with the selected contractor to deliver the Project Objectives.

Reason for Decision:  To secure the LRF Grant to fund activities, which would promote job creation, business growth, and regeneration in Wealdstone, one of Harrow’s most deprived Wards.  To support the Corporate Priorities ‘To Make a Difference for Business’ and ‘To make a Difference for Communities’ and the Vision of Building a Better Harrow.  To help deliver the agreed activities in the Grant Agreement.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

[Call-in does not apply to the Recommendation, as the decision is reserved to Council.]