West End Gate Block H - Transfer of Social Rent Homes to Housing Revenue Account

May 6, 2026 Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved the appropriation of 27 social rent units in West End Gate Block H from the general fund to the Housing Revenue Account. This decision was made on 6 May 2026 to enable the units to be tenanted and accounted for within the HRA. The Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning was delegated authority to manage the necessary arrangements for recording the appropriation and accounting adjustments.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the principle of granting a commercial lease of 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road to Sandbox London Bridge Limited. This decision was made on 18 June 2026 to provide an occupant for the vacant property and achieve optimal social value and financial outcomes for the Council's General Fund. Authority was delegated to the Director of Corporate Property to approve minor amendments to the heads of terms and the granting of the lease and associated legal documentation.

Full council record

Decision

Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member approved the appropriation of the 27 Social Rent Units within West End Gate Block H from the general fund to the Housing Revenue Account for housing purposes.

Reasons for Decision: This will enable the Council to issue much needed tenancies of the units and means the units can be accounted for in the HRA. 

Supporting Documents

VFM26-02 CMR Office Letting in SW1.pdf
FCR26-17 CMR West End Gate Block H - Appropriation of Social Rent Units to the HRA.pdf
FCR26-17 Appendix A Block H Red Line Plan.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date6 May 2026