Issue - meetings

To consider the attached report of the Head of Housing.

Members received the report of the Head of Housing on the Purchase of New Affordable Housing at Wallers Field, Deal.

It was agreed to note the report.

To consider the attached report of the Head of Housing.

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Housing, Skills and Education

It was agreed:

(a)  That a project to acquire the freehold of ten affordable homes at Wallers Field, Deal, and the subsequent sale of shares in five of the properties designated as Shared Ownership homes, be approved.

(b)  That the Strategic Director (Finance and Housing) be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Skills and Education, to take the necessary decisions and actions to progress the project and purchase the properties including (but not limited to) agreeing the final tenure split, agreeing the purchase price, approving the sale purchase agreements, approving the sale and disposal of Shared Ownership properties, and appointing any necessary professional advisers.