Owen Whalley, (Divisional Director - Planning and Building Control), presented the item. The reported proposed the award of an LBTH Historic buildings grant to Oxford House, Derbyshire Road for vital repair works to the Grade 11 listed building. The grant would contribute to match funding for a larger Heritage Lottery Fund Grant.

The Mayor invited the Chair of GSSC to comment on the report and he indicated the GSSC sought and obtained reassurances about the maintenance of the building and endorsed the recommendations.  The Mayor then invited GDSC Members to comment on the report and they indicated that they supported the proposals.

DECISION

1.         That the Corporate Director Place be authorised to issue a formal offer of grant to Oxford House in Bethnal Green to a maximum value of £95,902.00 for repair works to the roof and high level windows.

2.         That the Corporate Director Place be authorised to enter into the grant agreement and any such other agreements required to effect the grant and the use of the grant as detailed in paragraph 1 of the report.