Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the delivery route and relevant financial investment for the ‘Intensifying Barking’s Industry’ project following planning approval being secured. 

(i)  Approve the Intensifying Barking’s Industry project at Unit A, Creek Road, Barking, in the total sum of £34.65m as detailed in the report, subject to the agreement of terms with GLA, planning approval and receipt of satisfactory construction tender prices;

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing and the Director of Law and Governance, to negotiate terms and execute all the property and legal agreements including the agreement for lease and head lease with the GLA; and

(iii)  Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing and the Director of Law and Governance, to negotiate terms and execute all the legal agreements, including the contract with the main contractor, and the procurement strategy and contract for the asset management services and any terms of extension, and any other documents on behalf of the Council to fully implement and execute the project.