Purpose

The report seeks Cabinet approval to:

Decommission a number of low demand homes in Blyth in low to mid
rise blocks;

To place on hold lettings for empty homes and any homes that become
empty in the addresses listed within this report;

To give priority status for re-housing to all customers who
currently reside in any of the addresses detailed in this
report.

To approve the award of Homeloss & Disturbance payments for any
customers relocating from the properties detailed in this
report

Content

RESOLVED
that:-
 

(a) 
Cabinet approve placing lettings on hold within
these low demand blocks;

(b) 
Cabinet approve the prioritisation of customers for
rehousing; the issuing of Homeloss and disturbance payments as
appropriate;

(c) 
Cabinet approve the removal of the existing void
properties from the Housing Revenue Account rent roll;

(d) 
Authority be delegated to the Executive Director for
Place and Regeneration to commence negotiations to acquire the two
residential leasehold properties and develop a suitable
compensation package. Should negotiations not be successful, to
compulsorily acquire the properties using compulsory purchase
powers as a last resort;

(e) 
Cabinet approve Compulsory Purchase Order process
for adjacent properties if required; and

(f)   
Cabinet approve the demolition of low demand stock
in Blyth as detailed in the report.