Purpose

This report seeks approval for delegated authority to be granted to the Group Leader Assets and the Executive Director of Core Services to enter negotiations and to acquire up to 13 identified properties in line with the LAHF project requirements, grant allocation and timescales.

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet approves the required delegations to accelerate the acquisition of suitable properties in line with required project timescales. The required delegations include:

·         Delegated authority to the Group Leader Estates to negotiate the acquisition of suitable properties in line with the grant terms and conditions; and

·         Delegates authority to the Executive Director of Core Services to negotiate, conclude and execute on behalf of the Council any document or agreement required to conclude the property acquisitions.