Decision

The Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration has decided to remove the refurbishment and remodelling of Granville Centre (Block D) from the work contract for redevelopment.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations to remove the redevelopment of Block D were approved.

summary: The decision at stake is whether to remove the refurbishment and remodelling of Granville Centre (Block D) from the work contract to redevelop Carlton and Granville Centre.

topline: The Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration has decided to remove the refurbishment and remodelling of Granville Centre (Block D) from the work contract for redevelopment.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a change in market conditions and repurposing the space for a community hall instead of affordable workspace studios.

affected_stakeholders: ["South Kilburn Trust", "Guildmore Ltd"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7815

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report seeks agreement to remove the refurbishment and remodelling of Granville Centre (Block D) from the work contract to redevelop Carlton and Granville Centre following a request from South Kilburn Trust (SKT).

Content: This report seeks agreement to remove the refurbishment and remodelling of Granville Centre (Block D) from the work contract to redevelop Carlton and Granville Centre following a request from South Kilburn Trust (SKT). (1)    To approve a variation to the contract with Guildmore Ltd to remove the redevelopment of Block D.   (2)    To agree the Heads of Term with Guildmore Ltd for a licence to remain in Block D for the remainder of the Build Contract at C&G. To reflect a change in market conditions since the project was conceived with removal of the block from the contract, providing an opportunity to repurpose the first floor (232 sqm) as a community hall instead of affordable workspace studios. A variation to the contract will be required to enable removal of the block from the GML contract, which would also necessitate the entering into a licence agreement for its use and occupation. None

Date of Decision: August 6, 2026