TorVista Homes - Transfer of Social Housing Units to Torbay Council

October 7, 2024 Director of Finance (Officer) Approved View on council website
Full council record

Decision

That:
 

1)   
The following Land and General Needs Accommodation held by
TorVista Homes be transferred to Torbay
Council on, or following, 30 September 2024:

 

·        
Land (4 assets)

o  
On South Side of Totnes Road, Collaton
St Mary, Paignton;

o  
On the North and South Side of Preston Down Road, Paignton;

o  
On Torre Marine/Barton Road, Torquay;

o  
St Kildas, Brixham;
 

· 
General Needs Accommodation (18 assets)

o  
Bishop Place Apartments, Paignton (9);

o  
286-288 Totnes Road Flats, Paignton (9)
 

2)   
The following Next Steps Accommodation held by TorVista Homes be transferred to Torbay Council
upon expiry of existing tenancies on, or following, 30 September
2024:
 
· Next
Steps Accommodation (11 assets)

o  
Bishop Place Apartments, Paignton (4);

o  
Ryan Place Flats, Torquay (2);

o  
Kieran Court Flat, Torquay (1);

o  
Mckay Avenue, Torquay (2);

o  
Ebdon Way, Torquay (1);

o  
Ashfield Gables, Torquay (1)

Reasons for the decision

To give effect to the
decision of the Council.

Alternative options considered

There were several options considered
regarding the existing transfer of the companies and component
parts including whether some could be assumed within the Council,
however alternative options were discounted due to the need for the
Council to be able to act within legislation pertaining to the
function of Local Government.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Oct 2024