Decision details
Council house acquisitions and disposals policy
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Decision Made
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report will recommend approval of a
policy document that will enable an effective programme for the
disposal of a small proportion of council homes which do not meet
our long term objectives and to replace these through acquisitions
on a one for one basis. The Executive will be asked to approve the
acquisitions and disposals policy including suitable
delegations.
Decision:
Resolved:
i. Approved the adoption of the Housing Revenue Account Acquisitions and Disposals Policy attached at Appendix A;
ii. Approved the delegated authorities set out in the Housing Revenue Account Acquisitions and Disposals Policy to enable the acquisition and disposal of council homes which meet the criteria set out in the policy;
iii. Noted that updates on acquisitions and disposals will be included in future Housing Delivery Programme Executive updates.
Reason: To enable the acquisition and disposal of council homes which meet the criteria set out in the policy
Report author: Michael Jones
Publication date: 19/07/2024
Date of decision: 18/07/2024
Decided at meeting: 18/07/2024 - Executive
Effective from: 26/07/2024
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