Variation of the Llanrumney High School JCT contract to purchase two open market units from Wates Residential for use as council dwellings and increase the original contract sum to capture all contract variations

April 2, 2026 Corporate Director of People and Communities (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Corporate Director of People and Communities agreed to the purchase of two properties from Wates Residential for use as council dwellings on 02/04/2026. The original contract sum was increased to capture all contract variations.

Full council record

Decision

Appendix A to this report is exempt from publication because it contains information of the kind described in paragraph 14 of Schedule 12A, Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1972.

AGREED: that the purchase be approved of one four-bedroom property and one five-bedroom property originally designated as open market sales units from Wates Residential for use as council dwellings, and an increase be allowed from the original contract sum owing to various contract instructions.

Reasons for the decision

To meet a specialist housing need in the local area and acquire additional family accommodation.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date2 Apr 2026
Subject to call-inYes