Decision details

RESOLVED that the purchase of 18 modernised dwellings, as detailed in the report, be approved.  The estimated total scheme cost is included in the Capital Programme in 2024/25 and funded from a mixture of Homes England capital grant, housing capital receipts and prudential borrowing.

Reason

Pursuant to Section 9 of the Housing Act 1985 the Council may provide housing accommodation by acquiring houses.  Section 24 of the Housing Act 1985 Act provides that the Council acting as a housing authority may make such reasonable charges as they may determine for the tenancy or occupation of their houses.