Purpose

The Chief Officer of Asset Management and Regeneration has been requested to approve the use of Affordable Housing Commuted Sums to support the Council Housing Growth Acquisitions Programme in the acquisition of 68 properties across 2022/23 and 2023/24. This funding will support the delivery of much needed affordable housing across the city.

Decision

The Chief Officer of Asset Management and Regeneration has approved the use of Affordable Housing Commuted Sums to support 68 property acquisitions within the Council Housing Growth programme up to the end of 2023/24. This funding will support the delivery of much needed affordable housing across the city