Agenda item

Update report

Minutes:

Members received the Director of Community and Children’s Services update report.  There was some discussion about the Barbican Estate’s take-over of Blake Tower in September 2019.  Members noted that the defects liability period had expired and any remaining issues would fall under the warranty.  The Assistant Director advised that he was working with the City Surveyor and the Contractor to manage this.  Members noted that September was an absolute undertaking for the City to take over the Management of Blake Tower but there were still issues to be resolved.  The Chairman had asked for a full briefing and to be sighted on the Contract, which was available to other BRC Members on request. 

 

Given the lessons learnt from the Frobisher Crescent development, Members asked for their concerns to be noted to the responsible department.  The City Solicitor explained that the City retained its right to enforce a breach of contract, should it become necessary, and any costs should not fall on the residents. 

 

Whilst Members noted that the lift performance for the Speed House Moor Lane/Silk Street Public Lift fell outside the BRC’s remit, the Chairman had chased progress and Members noted that work had commenced in February and is expected to finish in July.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.