Purpose

The decision relates to the acquisition of a property SHAPS/090/FW10 comprising 10 new-build apartments. This acquisition for SHAPS/090/FW10 is made under the agreement by Cabinet on 24th July 2024 in respect to report SHAPS/090, to permit the acquisition of properties from the market for use as temporary accommodation in Crawley Borough Council ownership. Resolution (b) in that report delegates the negotiation, approval and completion of all relevant documentation, including legal paperwork, to the Head of Strategic Housing, the Head of Governance, People and Performance, and the Head of Corporate Finance, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Housing.

Decision

To enter into contract to complete the acquisition of the property SHAPS/090/FW10. This decision was taken in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Finance and the Head of Governance, People & Performance, and in consultation with the Leader and the Cabinet Member for Housing.

Alternative options considered

This property SHAPS/090/FW10 has been negotiated as a bulk acquisition and is regarded suitable for use as temporary accommodation.