Dudley House Management Lease

October 1, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the principle of entering into a management lease with Dolphin Living for Dudley House, including residential elements and a basement car park, on 01/10/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources to finalise and enter into the lease.

The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved a 100% rental contribution to Queen's Park Community Council for a 5-year lease of the Beethoven Centre on July 2026. This decision is subject to the Council acquiring the Centre.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the award of a contract to Logan Construction (South East) Ltd for essential repairs at Hallfield Primary School on 1 July 2026. The contract value is £1,615,928.33, excluding VAT, for approximately six months of work.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration approved the award of contracts for Women's Accommodation-Based Support Services on 30 June 2026. Contracts were awarded to St Mungo's Community Housing Association (£3,773,980), The Riverside Group Limited (£3,819,317), and Refuge (£1,857,535) for an initial three-year term with an option to extend for up to two years.

The Executive Director – Environment & Communities, following consultation with the Executive Director of Finance & Resources, decided on 23 June 2026 to rely on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee for the Highways and Public Realm Contract and not to require a Performance Bond.

Full council record

Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the management lease at Dudley House.

Decision

Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance has approved the principle of the Council entering into a management lease with Dolphin Living for the residential element of Dudley House, including the 197 intermediate rent homes, associated residential common parts and Basement Car Park, substantially on the commercial terms summarised in the report and subject to finalisation of the legal documentation; he has approved the proposed management structure under which Dolphin Living retains responsibility for Registered Provider obligations and appoints Touchstone to undertake day-to-day housing and operational management, subject to the substitution provisions and performance requirements set out in the final management lease; and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources, in consultation with the Director of Corporate Property, to finalise and enter into the management lease and associated documents.

Reason for Decision: The current operating lease with Pinnacle Housing Limited expires on 24 October 2026 and a replacement management arrangement is required to ensure continuity of housing and building management services.

Supporting Documents

RSCP26-01 CMR.pdf
VFM26-06 CMR - Hallfield Primary School Summer Works Programme.pdf
HR26-02 CMR.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Procurement Strategy - Waste Treatment Contracts - Dry Recycling and Organic.pdf
OFF26-108-Ebury Phase 2 WHDL Development Agreements.pdf
VFM26-18 Dudley House Management Lease.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
CE26-02 CMR.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date1 Oct 2026
Effective from14 Oct 2026
Originally due27 Mar 2020