Purpose

To seek Executive approval of the funding arrangements for the redevelopment of Menin House and adjacent garages on Privett Road, Fareham, and the process towards the appointments of contractors to demolish and deliver the scheme.

The report outlines the proposed redevelopment of Menin House and the surrounding garage court, which is allocated for housing in the Fareham Local Plan. The scheme would deliver new affordable homes, providing modern, energy-efficient accommodation to help meet local housing need.

Details of the estimated project costs and proposed funding arrangements are set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report, which is restricted to support a fair and competitive procurement process.

The report seeks Executive approval of the proposed funding arrangements and delegated authority to appoint a suitable contractor to undertake the demolition of Menin House and the surrounding garages once the site becomes vacant. It also seeks delegated authority to appoint a suitable contractor to deliver the new homes following the receipt of planning permission, ensuring the scheme can progress in a timely manner.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  approves the funding mechanisms for the redevelopment of Menin House and the wider site to deliver a new affordable housing scheme, as outlined in the Confidential Appendix to the report;

(b)  delegates authority to the Director of Housing and Health, following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing, to appoint a contractor in accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and agreed funding mechanisms, to demolish Menin House and surrounding garages, once they all become vacant; and

(c)  delegates authority to the Director of Housing and Health, following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing, to appoint a contractor to deliver the homes in line with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and agreed funding mechanisms, and to undertake all actions required to implement the proposals within the report.