Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 2, 2024

Purpose: Additional funding for demolition and design development.

Content: RECOMMENDED that Council: - 1.          Approve a further £995k for design, planning and demolition of existing buildings. 2.          Approve the delegation to the Chief Operations Officer in conjunction with the Director of Finance and the Director of Law & Governance authority to enter a contract for demolition providing all key parameters (including delivery within approved capital budget) are met. 3.          Appropriate the site for housing purposes under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985. 4.          Transfer the site to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) from the General fund at an appropriate certified value of the land. RESOLVED that Cabinet: - 5. Approve the delegation to the Service Director to vary site security measures. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory Services Reason To enable the proposed affordable housing scheme to progress through to demolition and planning application stage, enabling us to progress the project.