Issue - meetings

To vary the land agreement and agree proposals for the acquisition of the affordable homes and provision of new council homes.

RESOLVED:

1.  That pursuant to s120 of the Local Government Act 1972 and s9 of the Housing Act 1985 it be agreed in principle to take a long lease of 44 social rented homes on Joan Street (the approximate position of which is shown on the plan at Appendix 1 of the report on the basis outlined in the report.

2.  That authority be delegated to the strategic director resources and the director of planning and growth to conclude detailed terms for the agreement to lease on the proviso it creates no additional net capital or revenue obligations for the housing revenue account (HRA) and can be shown to satisfy the council’s fiduciary duty.

3.  That it be confirmed that the previously proposed infill development for Styles House Estate will not proceed.

4.  That the involvement of the Styles House tenant management organisation (TMO) and residents in supporting the infill project and that they will continue to be consulted with on the alternative approach outlined in the report to the development of the area around the Estate be noted with thanks.