Executive Councillor for Finance and Governance - Imogen Shepherd-DuBey approved the expenditure budget of up to £6,600,000 for the Wellington Road affordable housing scheme on 27/07/2023. The decision also approved the release of up to £3m in commuted sums and that the scheme be included in the Housing Revenue Account. The scheme will be funded through borrowing, capital receipts, developer contributions, and Homes England funding, with budget approval dependent on the Homes England grant being awarded.