Decision Maker: Mayor and Cabinet

Outcome: Implemented

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2024

Purpose:

Content: It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED   (i)       To note the decision of the Council Urgency Committee on 14th October 2024. (ii)      To note that 16 vacant flats are due to be handed back to the Council via a deed of surrender and are being brought in to use as temporary accommodation. (iii)      To note the ongoing discussions with Lewisham Homes Limited regarding the future management of the flats, and that Lewisham Homes are likely to shortly commence a procurement exercise to appoint managing agents for the flats. (iv)     To agree to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Housing, in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance, Digital and Corporate Resources and the Director of Law and Corporate Governance to enter into the most optimal leasing arrangement for the flats, taking into account the future redevelopment of Catford.