Purpose

To provide an update on the
council’s housing development programme.

Content

(Key decision):
 

1)   
To note the progress of the housing
delivery programme, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, and
updates relating to the New Homes Principles.
 

2)   
To approve a budget allocation within the
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme for the delivery of
23 new affordable homes within Phases one and two of the garage
infill programmes, as set out in Appendix 2 (exempt) to the
report.
 

3)   
To support the next phase
of new housing sites identified to be taken through the
feasibility and due diligence processes, utilising
existing budgets, approvals, and delegations.
 

4)   
To note the update on asset devolution in
accordance with the Corporate Property and Assets Strategy,
including ongoing discussions with Town and Parish Council’s,
as well as other third parties.
 

5)   
To authorise the Director of Housing,
Assets and Development, in consultation with the Director of
Finance and Performance (S151 Officer) and Cabinet Member for
Finance, Assets and Community Wealth Building, to progress the
recommendations including the approval of business cases,
implementation of all processes and procedures, allocation of
budgets, negotiation and agreement of terms, award of contract(s),
and authorising the execution of all related
documentation.