Brownfield Housing Fund - KD2026/047
July 15, 2026 Combined Authority Board (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Combined Authority Board approved the approach and immediate steps for securing and managing the £26 million Brownfield Housing Fund on 15 July 2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Place and Economy to finalise and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Board also noted the request for revenue funding to support the capital fund and the need for staffing resources to manage it.
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Purpose
To approve approach and immediate steps required in securing and managing the £26 million allocation, which will enable signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by August 2026 with Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Decision
It was resolved to:
A Delegate Authority to the Executive Director of Place and Economy, in consultation with the Section 73 Officer and Monitoring officer, to finalise and sign the MOU on behalf of the Combined Authority once agreed with MHCLG
B Note the request to MHCLG officials to release revenue funding to enable to delivery of this capital fund while noting the staffing resources Site to mobilise and programme manage the Brownfield Housing Fund capital allocation. Further details will be provided to Committee and Board in the full breakdown of exact amount to be determined in the Outline Programme Business Case.
Related Meeting
Combined Authority Board - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 10.00 am on July 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Steve Clarke |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |