Decision

To instruct Legal Services to undertake legal work relating to the nominations agreement for the Oriel Housing Limited development at Land at Woodgate, Chichester and to provide the necessary legal advice and documentation.

Reasons for the decision

A nominations agreement is required in connection with the Oriel Housing Limited development at Land at Woodgate, Chichester. Legal Services were instructed to open a file and progress the matter to ensure that the council's interests are protected and that appropriate legal arrangements are put in place for future nomination rights.

Alternative options considered

• Not proceeding with a nominations agreement.
• Obtaining external legal advice rather than using the council's Legal Services team.

These options were rejected as a nominations agreement is required to secure the council's housing interests and Legal Services are best placed to provide the necessary advice and documentation.