Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider options for the potential sale and/or upgrading of the Barking Industria site, Longreach Road, Barking.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Approve Council borrowing of £2.23m to enable the retrofit of the building fire safety system (sprinklers) at Barking Industria;   (ii)  Authorise the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place, to commission the necessary works via Be First; and   (iii)  Delegate authority to the Head of Legal to execute all the legal agreements, contracts and other documents on behalf of the Council in order to implement the arrangements.