Beachcroft House Remedial Works
August 18, 2026 Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration approved the award of a contract to Firntec Ltd for fire risk assessments of the Council's housing portfolio for up to four years. This decision was made on 30 June 2026. The contract includes identifying and recording fire risks and remedial actions, and providing a priority-based programme of works.
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the grant of a Tenancy at Will to the tenant of 110 Alderney Street on 6 May 2026. This allows the tenant to remain in occupation while an extension of the commissioning contract is considered.
Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance and Resources, approved the Council entering into a Licence to Assign with the tenant of land at Dinorvic Wharf on 29 May 2026. This is to grant an assignment of the existing lease to a new trustee corporation as the named individual trustees are deceased.
Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, approved the appropriation of the Council's land at 45 Kilburn Park Road for housing purposes on 22 May 2026. This transfers the land from the General Fund account to the Housing Revenue Account.
Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance and Resources, approved the award of a £650,000 grant to North Paddington Food Bank to deliver the Westminster Crisis Payment Scheme on 17 July 2026. This decision also delegates authority to the Financial Inclusion Lead to approve minor operational amendments to the scheme documentation.
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration approved contracts, appointments, and expenditure for remedial works at Beachcroft House on 18 August 2026. This is to address identified latent defects and ensure the building's lifespan and residents' living conditions are not negatively affected.
Full council record
Decision
Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration has approved the contracts, appointments and expenditure set out in the report in order to enable the Council to undertake necessary remedial works at Beachcroft arising from identified latent defects, and delegated authority to authorise legal expenditure.
Reasons for Decision: These approvals are necessary for the required remedial works to be carried out as quickly as possible - without which the lifespan of the building fit-out would be shortened and the living conditions of residents would be negatively affected - and for associated actions such as temporary decants and legal proceedings to be carried out as necessary.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Rupert Grass |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |