Councillor James Baker

Greenspaces Draft Strategy

From: Executive - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

This report introduces the draft Greenspaces Strategy which outlines the purpose and priorities of the Greenspace Strategy for adoption.

For Determination

Appointment to the Board of Banstead Commons Conservators (2025)

From: Executive - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

To consider each of the nominations to the Banstead Commons Conservators and elect two Conservators for the period April 2025 to March 2028. To appoint one landowner representative for the period April 2025 to March 2028 or until they no longer serve as a Councillor.

Recommendations Approved

Counter Fraud Performance and Policies Update

From: Executive - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Affordable Housing Delivery

From: Extraordinary, Council - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 06, 2025

Proposal to assist Registered Providers to deliver affordable housing.

Recommendations approved

Local Authority Housing Fund- Round 3

From: Extraordinary, Council - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 06, 2025

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a third round of Local Authority Housing Funding for Local Authorities to provide accommodation to families with housing needs. RBBC has put in an Expression of Interest for grant funding to purchase 4 further properties under this round and agreement is sought to accept this funding, enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with MHCLG, commit the required additional funding from Council Capital Receipt Reserves, and to proceed to purchase, refurbish and let the properties. All properties are intended to be let as Temporary Accommodation; three to be let to those owed a Homelessness Duty by RBBC, and one to a refugee family requiring resettlement.

Recommendations Approved