Decision details

This report provides information relating to commercialising part or whole of the garage space at Walham Green Court - revenue potentail up to £200,000.

1.      That (in the particular circumstance of Walham Court, having excellent access to public transport and a high proportion of void spaces) authority is given (subject to any necessary Secretary of State consent under the Housing Act 1985) to commercially lease the currently surplus parking spaces at Walham Green Court, SW6 2DE, on such terms as outlined in this report and otherwise on terms the Director of Housing and Regeneration, Assistant Director (Legal and Democratic Services) and Head of Valuation and Property Services  consider appropriate.

2.      That the net revenue raised from the lease arrangements is used to recover the costs involved, and is set aside for Housing and Regeneration purposes and to contribute to delivering a balanced HRA as part of the HRA MTFS programme be approved.

3.      That the consultation programme with tenants on the further commercialisation of garages on Council estates and ancillary land be approved.

4.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Housing, in conjunction with the Director of Housing and Regeneration, to approve any necessary procurement arrangements to engage a managing agent for the letting and management of parking facilities at Walham Green Court, on such terms as are indicated in this report and otherwise as the Director of Housing and Regeneration, Assistant Director (Legal and Democratic Services) and Head of Valuation and Property Services consider appropriate.