Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director, Community and Children’s Services.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director, Community and Children’s Services, which provided Members with an update on matters relating to Blake Tower, and progress towards the reversion of the management of the building to the City of London Corporation.

Members noted that the Corporation, through its legal advisers, has written formally to Redrow, under the terms of the Development Agreement, setting out concerns about fire safety.  Redrow has been given until 21st December 2022 to respond and had acknowledged receipt.   Members would receive a more detailed update in the non-public part of today’s meeting, and the Chair thanked the Assistant Director and his team for their tenacity in supporting Blake Tower residents and seeking a resolution in this matter. 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.