Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Recommendations: 1.1 Approve the strategy for the delivery of the New Homes Programme set out in this report to ensure the Council maximises the delivery of genuinely affordable homes to help tackle the local housing crisis. 1.2 Note that prioritised pipeline sites are being identified and will be developed in line with the councillor and resident engagement principles set out in this report. 1.3 Approve the procurement strategy set out in this paper for the direct delivery of the New Council Homes Programme and other major construction contracts for the next four years from April 2025 to end of March 2029, noting the likely value of awards will require individual Executive approval. 1.4 Delegate to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building, following consultation with the Executive Member of Homes and Neighbourhoods, the authority to consider alternative delivery models with potential development partners set out in this report, when direct delivery is not viable, subject to business cases and approvals in line with the Constitution. 1.5 Note the tenant and leaseholder guarantees and protections that the Council would seek to secure if any schemes are delivered through partnership. 1.6 Note that the Council is exploring all opportunities to generate more affordable housing grant.     AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS   – as detailed in the report – as detailed in the report – none