Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
*RESOLVED –
1. That the changes to the Strategic Housing Acquisitions and Right of First Refusal Policy be approved.
2. That the Assistant Director – Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, be granted delegated authority to purchase properties that meet the requirements of the Strategic Acquisitions and Right of First Refusal Policy within the budget agreed in the Housing Capital Programme.
3. That the revised Strategic Acquisitions and Right of First Refusal Policy be reviewed after 12 months.
4. That, where any property being considered for purchase falls outside the criteria set out in the revised Strategic Acquisitions and Right of First Refusal policy, the Assistant Director – Housing and the Cabinet Member for Housing be required to consult with the Finance and Performance Board prior to exercising their delegated authority to make such a purchase.
REASON FOR DECISIONS
To ensure that the Council can deliver on the Council Plan objective to build or acquire a minimum of 100 new council homes.
Reason Key: Has a significant impact in environmental, physical, social or economic terms on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: James Crouch Email: james.crouch@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345150.
Report author: James Crouch
Publication date: 22/10/2019
Date of decision: 22/10/2019
Decided at meeting: 22/10/2019 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents: