Issue details - Urgent Work for Incoming & Lateral Electrical Mains Replacement in Council Housing (Exempt Category 3)
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Urgent Work for Incoming & Lateral Electrical Mains Replacement in Council Housing (Exempt Category 3)
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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure is greater than £1,000,000 & Significant impact on 2 or more Wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Kemptown; Whitehawk & Marina;
Reason for urgency:
Our proactive testing programme with UK Power Networks has identified significant risk of failure that could cause a power outage 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
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 22 Jan 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing
Contact: Martin Reid, Director for Homes and Investment Email: martin.reid@brighton-hove.gov.uk Tel: 01273 293321.
Consultation process
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 works
Agenda items
- 22/01/2026 - Cabinet Urgent Work for Incoming & Lateral Electrical Mains Replacement in Council Housing (Exempt Category 3) 22/01/2026
Documents
- Urgent Work for Incoming & Lateral Electrical Mains Replacement in Council Housing (Exempt Category 3)