Decision Details

To inform Cabinet on progress of the Druids Heath regeneration and seek approval for the delivery of three sites as the first phase of the regeneration with Full Business Case and procurement method.  The report also seeks to approve the Local Lettings Plan to support the return of residents to this first phase of the regeneration.

The report also seeks to extend the Red Line Plan for the regeneration area to include the protected Druids Heath Village Green and canal to enable the seeking of and receipt of external funding to enhance and improve these.

Additional Portfolios: 
Street Scene & Parks
Health & Social Care
Transport & Environment
Education, Skills  & Culture, Children’s Wellbeing
Finance and Resources

Additional Directorates:
City Housing
City Operations
Partnerships, Insight and Prevention
Education & Skills
Adult & Social Care

On 13 December 2022, Cabinet:-

1. Approved bringing forward phase 2 (Druids Heath South) into the masterplan area so that the whole of the Druids Heath Estate is masterplanned as one;

    

2. Approved the extension of the regeneration area boundary (as shown in Plan No.1 attached) to cover the open space of the Chinn Brook Valley and Stratford Upon Avon canal. This will bring the whole area including the opposite embankment of the canal included in the Levelling Up bid into the red line. The provision of a walking and cycling bridge over the canal will enable greater connectivity and reduce reliance on the car or public transport as well as providing opportunities linked to wellbeing such as walking, running and cycling along the canal tow path;

    

3. Approved the award of a contract for the provision of employer’s agent services for the wider Druids Heath area to WSP (Real Estate & Infrastructure) Ltd by direct award using the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Construction Consultancy Services Framework Agreement.

    

4. Approved the amendment to the scope of services of the procurement strategy approved in the Druids Heath Regeneration report to Cabinet dated 14th December 2021 as detailed in paragraph 7.5.6, to the report;

    

5. Delegated authority to develop a strategy including the procurement route in consultation with The Leader, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources for the delivery of the Druids Heath regeneration scheme to the Strategic Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability in conjunction with the Assistant Director, Procurement, the Strategic Director of Council Management and the City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer (or their delegates);

    

6. Noted the Full Business Case and the award of contract for the delivery of the Druids Heath Regeneration Scheme will be reported to Cabinet for approval;

    

7. Approved the extension of the revised and approved Local Lettings Plan to those affected by any further demolition and re-provision;

    

8. Approved ringfencing allocations for the new BMHT homes in the wider Druids Heath area to tenants affected by clearance and entitled to return, in the first instance;

    

9. Approved the increase of the percentage of the purchase value of homes purchased under the Property Purchase scheme, from 5% to 10% to bring the homes to fit for letting standards within the Druids Heath Estate;

    

10. Noted the timeline of an Outline Delivery Options Appraisal and Full Business Case which will be presented to Cabinet in summer 2023 following the creation of a vision for the estate.

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