General Exception Notice
Pursuant to the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012
Notice of Item(s) not in the Forward Plan
In accordance with the Constitution of Brighton & Hove City Council, please note that notice has been received of an item requiring decision which it has not been possible to give the required 28 clear days’ notice:
Published 14/01/2026
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Date decision to be taken |
Title and brief summary of decision
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Details of any exemption and reasons for urgency |
Decision-Maker
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Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee informed |
Details of any consultation
List of documents to be submitted to the Decision Maker |
Lead Officer |
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22/01/26
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Kemptown; Whitehawk & Marina
Urgent Work for Incoming & Lateral Electrical Mains Replacement in Council Housing
This report seeks approval to delegate authority to procure and direct award contracts to specialist contractors to carry out urgent upgrade and replacement works to the electrical power supply, rising and lateral mains, at six identified high-rise residential council blocks.
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Open
Our proactive testing programme with UK Power Networks has identified significant urgent risk of failure and fire safety concerns in relation to the infrastructure to the electrical power supply, rising and lateral mains, at 6 identified high rise council blocks. The urgency is to procure and award a contract to a specialist contractor without delay to mitigate the risks identified.
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Cabinet Member for Housing
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12 January 2026
The Chair of Place Overview & Scrutiny has confirmed on 13/01/2026 their agreement that the decision is exempt from Call-In. |
Delegation of authority is sought in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing who has been kept updated on the intended approach. Relevant regulatory authorities have been made aware of issues as appropriate. Owing to urgency of this procurement request it has not been possible to consult with residents at this time. Residents will be informed and engaged as we proceed with the urgent works.
Report, other documents may be submitted |
Mikila Beck, Martin Reid Tel: 01273 293321
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