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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.