Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 6, 2026

Purpose: A policy outlining the use of commuted sums and seeking to create an affordable housing grant fund for use in retaining and bringing forward affordable homes in the district

Content: Recommendations to Council: a) The adoption of the Affordable Housing Grant Policy at Appendix 1.   b) To repurpose all underspends from the Acquisition Project (as outlined in Part II) of the Cabinet report dated 3 September 2024, estimated to be in the region of £500,000, for the delivery of affordable housing as outlined in the policy.   c) That the Director of Housing & Communities is given delegated powers, in consultation with the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Housing, Revenues & Benefits, to make minor amendments to the policy.