Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to approve arrangements regarding the letting of two floors at Maritime House in Barking Town Centre to a significant healthcare provider and the allocation of funding to enable window replacement and other external works to be carried out to the building.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Approve the allocation of £4.1m of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding to Queen Mary University for the North East London Dental Outreach Collaborative; and   (ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Inclusive Growth and Place, in consultation with the Head of Legal, to take any steps necessary to ensure compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022 and to execute all agreements, contracts and other documents on behalf of the Council in order to implement the allocation of SCIL funding.