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The Chairman introduced the report which updated the committee on the progress since the last committee meeting on 25^th January 2021. The report provided particular updates on the key railway possession works and the land assembly programme.

Following discussion of the item, the Chairman moved to vote on the officers’ recommendations.

The votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED that the Committee:

1) Noted and endorsed the appointment of Croftstone to advise the council on future claims in accordance with the Implementation Agreement between the council and Network Rail as set out in paragraph 1.16.

2) Noted and endorsed the Brent Cross West Integrated programme set out at paragraph 1.10.

3) Noted that on the Brent Cross Town (BXT) student accommodation Plot 25, the council and BXT are moving forward with alternative Purpose Built Student Accommodation provider and delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee to agree and complete the required legal documentation in accordance with the Heads of Terms as set out in paragraph 1.22 and 1.23 and attached to the Exempt report.

4) Noted that the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Phase 1A North (Plot 53 & Plot 5 Brent Terrace South) Stopping Up Order 2019 and Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Phase 1A North (Claremont Park) Stopping Order 2019 were confirmed on 2 June 2021. The Council will now give Notice of the Confirmation.

5) Delegated to the Executive Director for Environment in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee to agree and finalise and enter into the required agreements in respect of the maintenance arrangements for the improvements to Claremont Park prior to opening as set out in paragraph 1.24.

6) Delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive to commence engagement and agree terms with external consultants as and when required to ensure delivery of the council’s obligations related to the Brent Cross Programme, as set out in paragraph 1.49, having regard to the Council’s best value duty.

7) Approved that Gowling WLG are retained to provide legal advice on the BX project and to delegate to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Chairman and HB Law to agree a revised service agreement in accordance with paragraphs 1.51 of this report. 538 3

8) Authorised that an application be made to apply to the Secretary of State to extend the Final Demolition Notice period on the Whitefield Estate Part 1, details outlined in paragraph 1.40.

 9) Authorised that the Council ceases to let properties acquired by buy-back or other to council tenants and non-secure tenants and approve the use of property guardians for these properties on Whitefield Estate Part 1 outlined in paragraph 1.39.

10)Delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Chairman of this Committee to make the contract award and authorised entering into the contract to deliver the replacement Waste Transfer Station as set out in paragraph 1.46.