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

 

Date decision to be taken

Title and brief summary of decision

 

 

Details of any exemption and reasons for urgency

Decision-Maker

 

 

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

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Cabinet Member for Housing

 

 

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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