LETTER: Cllr Tatler's comments on South Kilburn regeneration progress 'not quite accurate'

Dear Editor 

While reading the minutes of the Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting held on the 23rd April 2024 LINK, I noticed that some of Cllr. Tatler's responses were not quite accurate.

She reported that the South Kilburn Medical Centre has already opened but it is still being fitted out.  She also responded that the South Kilburn Boulevard had been completed but the scheme is yet to start.

The councillor reported that 60% of the South Kilburn Regeneration programme has been completed without giving any details about how many developments are still waiting to be demolished before any construction work can begin on them.

However it is difficult to judge whether 60% of sites have been completed, as there are still seven schemes, consisting of 13 buildings, plus the new primary school and the Roman Catholic Church (Marian Centre) all waiting to be developed.

Regards,

 

A South Kilburn resident

Marian Centre: What's the story behind this restricted item?

My curiosity has been aroused by this item from the Cabinet Agenda for March 14th. The item is 'restricted' which means we, the public, are not allowed to know about something that seems to be costing us money.

Anyone know?

From Cabinet Agenda:

To consider proposals for the settlement of an adverse possession submitted by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Trustees Limited (The Oblates) in respect of the Marian Centre, Stafford Road, South Kilburn, NW6 5RS

Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings > 30% of budget for the function in question;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/02/2016
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - View reasons
Decision due: 14 Mar 2016 by Cabinet
Lead member: Lead Member for Regeneration and Housing
Lead director: Strategic Director, Resources