Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 8, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Executive recommended to Full Council that:- 1)    Council approved an increase in the HRA capital programme of £3.377m for property acquisitions, legal and associated purchase costs, and any appropriate refurbishments or alterations, to be funded by HRA Reserves. 2)    Support the addition of those properties into HRA stock but with a temporary use of up to 2 years for temporary accommodation (General Fund) purposes. 3)    The final decision on property acquisitions was made by the Executive Director for Community Place and Economy in consultation with Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, Equalities, and Diversity.