Lease Award - Beethoven Community Centre

July 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved the Council's 100% contribution of the annual rent to Queen’s Park Community Council for a 5-year lease at the Beethoven Community Centre, subject to its acquisition by the Council. This decision was made on 15/07/2026.

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

Bernie Flaherty, Deputy Chief Executive and Bi-borough Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health, decided in November 2025 to increase the grant amount for the Healthy Communities Fund by approximately £470,000 for a 'Healthy Hearts' developmental opportunity. This decision also allocates £70,000 to procure a partner for programme development and £30,000 for evaluation.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, approved the appropriation of Council land at 45 Kilburn Park Road for housing purposes on 22nd May 2026. This involved transferring the land from the General Fund account to the Housing Revenue Account at its current Red Book value.

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Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider matters relating to the award of a lease to a community organisation to manage the Beethoven Community Centre.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride has approved the Council’s contribution of 100% of the annual rent to Queen’s Park Community Council (QPCC) in respect of a proposed 5-year lease at the Beethoven Community Centre, subject to its acquisition by the Council.

Reasons for Decision: QPCC, having been appointed by the Council to manage the Beethoven Community Centre once it has been acquired, was eligible for a rental contribution assessment which concluded that the Council’s contribution should be 100% of the chargeable rate based on eligibility, financial and social value criteria.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
4. Record of Officer Executive Decision - Healthy Communities Fund.pdf
4. Record of Officer Executive Decision - Healthy Communities Fund.pdf
4. Record of Officer Executive Decision - Healthy Communities Fund.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 16.6.2026.pdf
OFF26-87- 26 Ebury Bridge Road RoL.pdf
OFF26-87- 26 Ebury Bridge Road RoL.pdf
RSCP26-01 CMR.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Jul 2026
Lead officerRichard Cressey