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 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 Finance and Council Reform approved the appropriation of 27 social rent units at West End Gate Block H from the general fund to the Housing Revenue Account on 06/05/2026. This decision allows the council to issue tenancies for these units and account for them within the HRA. The decision also delegates authority to the Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning to manage the necessary accounting adjustments.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning, Debbie Jackson, approved the Council entering into a licence with private owners and contractors for works on Paddington – Bayswater shopfronts on 21/05/2026. This decision enables the delivery of the shopfront improvement scheme.
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources, Gerald Almeroth, approved the Council entering into a Licence to Assign and associated legal documents for Unit 2, 28 Circus Road on 15/04/2026. This allows the tenant to assign their lease and the assignee to fit out and trade from the premises.
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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.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 6 May 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sarah Warman |