Issue - meetings

It is RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)          approve option 1 for the Hawkwood Road development scheme for 68 units and a clinical facility at a total scheme cost of £28.7m (preferred option);

(b)           approve option 2 (fully residential) to be delivered at total scheme cost of £26.6m in the event we are unable to deliver Option 1 (the mixed-use scheme which includes the clinical facility);

(c)           approve the financial strategy for the scheme for both options inclusive of borrowing level over 50 years from both the Housing Revenue Account and the General Fund;

(d)           approve the procurement of construction works of Hawkwood Road Ph2 through an open and competitive tender for the preferred option, subject to securing Homes England Affordable Housing Grant and a viable HRA business plan;

(e)           approve of the delegation to the Chief Operations Officer in conjunction with the Director of Finance and the Director of Law& Governance authority to enter contracts for building works, the Memorandum of Understanding with the NHS Dorset and the lease for the Clinical Facility, providing all key parameters (including delivery within approved capital budget) are met;  

(f)            Approval of the appropriation of part of the main Hawkwood Road south site for housing purposes under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 following its appropriation for planning purposes, once the required car parking area has been formally closed; and

(g)           Approval of the transfer of the land to be held for housing purposes from the General Fund (GF) to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for an appropriate certified financial consideration.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services, Councillor K Wilson presented the report on Hawkwood Road Phase 2 and outlined the recommendations as set out on the agenda.

RESOLVED that Council: -

(a)           approve option 1 for the Hawkwood Road development scheme for 68 units and a clinical facility at a total scheme cost of£28.7m (preferred option);

(b)           approve option 2 (fully residential) to be delivered at total scheme cost of £26.6m in the event we are unable to deliver Option 1(the mixed-use scheme which includes the clinical facility);

(c)           approve the financial strategy for the scheme for both options inclusive of borrowing level over 50 years from both Housing Revenue Account and the General Fund;

(d)           approve the procurement of construction works of Hawkwood Road Ph2 through an open and competitive tender for the preferred option, subject to securing Homes England Affordable Housing Grant and a viable HRA business plan;

(e)           approve of the delegation to the Chief Operations Officer in conjunction with the Director of Finance and the Director of Law & Governance authority to enter contracts for building works, the Memorandum of Understanding with the NHS Dorset and the lease for the Clinical Facility, providing all key parameters (including delivery within approved capital budget) are met;

(f)            Approval of the appropriation of part of the main Hawkwood Road south site for housing purposes under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 following its appropriation for planning purposes, once the required car parking area has been formally closed; and

(g)           Approval of the transfer of land to be held for housing purposes from the general fund (GF) to the Housing revenue Account (HRA) for an appropriate certified financial consideration.

Voting: Agreed with no dissent

This report sets out the redevelopment opportunity at Hawkwood Road, which is a priority project for the Boscombe Towns Fund. The report outlines two options for the delivery; either a mixed use site of residential home and a clinical facility in collaboration with the NHS (subject to contract, (Option 1)  or a 100% residential scheme (Option 2) . The report confirms we will use best endeavours to pursue Option 1 mixed-use project, however, seeks authority to retain the flexibility to deliver the 100% residential  (option 2), if necessary. The financial viability is dependent on Homes England grant for the delivery of 100% affordable homes and sufficient headroom in the Housing Revenue Account. Hawkwood Road delivers significant social and physical regeneration to the ward of Boscombe West and the associated local context. The project also contributes the delivery of much needed social homes.    

The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'I' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the report sets out the redevelopment opportunity at Hawkwood Road, which is a priority project for the Boscombe Towns Fund. The report outlines two options for the delivery; either a mixed use site of residential home and a clinical facility in collaboration with the NHS (subject to contract, (Option 1) or a 100% residential scheme (Option 2).

Cabinet was informed that the report confirms we will use best endeavours to pursue Option 1 mixed-use project, however, seeks authority to retain the flexibility to deliver the 100% residential (option 2), if necessary, and that the financial viability is dependent on Homes England grant for the delivery of 100% affordable homes and sufficient headroom in the Housing Revenue Account.

Cabinet was advised that Hawkwood Road delivers significant social and physical regeneration to the ward of Boscombe West and the associated local context. The project also contributes the delivery of much needed social homes.

Councillors addressed the Cabinet stressing the importance of focusing all efforts on Option1.

It is RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)          approve option 1 for the Hawkwood Road development scheme for 68 units and a clinical facility at a total scheme cost of £28.7m (preferred option);

(b)           approve option 2 (fully residential) to be delivered at total scheme cost of £26.6m in the event we are unable to deliver Option 1 (the mixed-use scheme which includes the clinical facility);

(c)           approve the financial strategy for the scheme for both options inclusive of borrowing level over 50 years from both the Housing Revenue Account and the General Fund; and

(d)           approve the procurement of construction works of Hawkwood Road Ph2 through an open and competitive tender for the preferred option, subject to securing Homes England Affordable Housing Grant and a viable HRA business plan.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory Services

Reason

To enable the delivery of social homes and a clinical facility to the benefit of Boscombe West, ensuring a revitalisation of an area in need of new homes and infrastructure. This will unlock long term social value in Boscombe West through the delivery of affordable homes and enabling long term residents to access much needed healthcare.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'I' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the report sets out the redevelopment opportunity at Hawkwood Road, which is a priority project for the Boscombe Towns Fund. The report outlines two options for the delivery; either a mixed use site of residential home and a clinical facility in collaboration with the NHS (subject to contract, (Option 1) or a 100% residential scheme (Option 2).

Cabinet was informed that the report confirms we will use best endeavours to pursue Option 1 mixed-use project, however, seeks authority to retain the flexibility to deliver the 100% residential (option 2), if necessary, and that the financial viability is dependent on Homes England grant for the delivery of 100% affordable homes and sufficient headroom in the Housing Revenue Account.

Cabinet was advised that Hawkwood Road delivers significant social and physical regeneration to the ward of Boscombe West and the associated local context. The project also contributes the delivery of much needed social homes.

Councillors addressed the Cabinet stressing the importance of focusing all efforts on Option1.

It is RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)          approve option 1 for the Hawkwood Road development scheme for 68 units and a clinical facility at a total scheme cost of £28.7m (preferred option);

(b)           approve option 2 (fully residential) to be delivered at total scheme cost of £26.6m in the event we are unable to deliver Option 1 (the mixed-use scheme which includes the clinical facility);

(c)           approve the financial strategy for the scheme for both options inclusive of borrowing level over 50 years from both the Housing Revenue Account and the General Fund;

(d)           approve the procurement of construction works of Hawkwood Road Ph2 through an open and competitive tender for the preferred option, subject to securing Homes England Affordable Housing Grant and a viable HRA business plan;

(e)           approve of the delegation to the Chief Operations Officer in conjunction with the Director of Finance and the Director of Law & Governance authority to enter contracts for building works, the Memorandum of Understanding with the NHS Dorset and the lease for the Clinical Facility, providing all key parameters (including delivery within approved capital budget) are met;  

(f)            Approval of the appropriation of part of the main Hawkwood Road south site for housing purposes under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 following its appropriation for planning purposes, once the required car parking area has been formally closed; and

(g)           Approval of the transfer of the land to be held for housing purposes from the General Fund (GF) to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for an appropriate certified financial consideration.

It is RECOMMENDED Audit and Governance Committee Recommend to Council:

(h)           Approval of an increase in the authorised borrowing limit of the Council to accommodate the £6.1m in the HRA for social rent/shared ownership and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90