Decision details

By Minute 121 (19 April 2016), the Cabinet approved proposals to progress the Barking Riverside Gateways Housing Zone project. 

The Cabinet will be presented with a report on progress to date and asked to approve arrangements for the procurement of a development partner for the project.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree the procurement of a partner, via Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, to deliver the aims and objectives of Barking Riverside Gateways Housing Zone, on the terms set out in the report;

(ii)  Approve the procurement of professional services, including legal advisors, property advisors and associated professional technical advisors, to support the procurement of a partner, on the terms set out in the report;

(iii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Growth and Homes, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Growth and Investment, the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Law and Governance, to enter into all contracts associated with the procurement processes referred to in the report; and

(iv)  Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to agree all matters related to the financial viability of proposals following endorsement by the Council’s Investment Panel.