Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 6, 2025

Purpose: A report recommending decisions that need to be taken in order to move forward with the next steps of the devolution of compulsory purchase powers to the Council under the existing Level 2 devolution deal that was agreed with Government in March 2024.

Content: That Cabinet:   1.     Accepts the devolution to the Council from the Government of the Housing and Regeneration functions (including the Homes England Compulsory Purchase powers) pursuant to the Level 2 Devolution Deal which was agreed in March 2024; and   2.     Authorises the Chief Executive to agree the draft Regulations relating to the devolution of the Housing and Regeneration functions (including the Homes England Compulsory Purchase powers) with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and to consent to the making of the Regulations on behalf of the Council.