RESOLVED:

A.    That Cabinet approved the extension of the Hall Place Contract into a new lease for a term of 5 years from the date of expiry of the current lease on 4 November 2026.

The Chair announced the items would be taken with Item 7 first and the remaining items in agenda order. For the purposes of the minutes the items are minuted in the published agenda order.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development presented the report, proposing an extension to the lease at Hall Place, noting that Hall Place included 81 self-contained homes and officers had negotiated to reduce the increase in rent payment by 50% provided the extended lease to 2031 is agreed. The Cabinet Member thanked officers and the provider for their work.

The Interim Director of Community and Housing advised that the housing was of a high quality standard having received the highest rating under a London Wide setting the standard inspection regime and provided accommodation for homeless persons and families.

RESOLVED:

A.    That Cabinet approved the extension of the Hall Place Contract into a new lease for a term of 5 years from the date of expiry of the current lease on 4 November 2026.