Decision details

Decision details

Purchase of land in Coalville and construction contract for development of 24 homes for affordable rent

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Decision to enter into agreements for the purchase of land and construction of 24 homes for affordable rent. This structure will benefit from nearly £1m of grant funding.

Reasons for the decision:

Furthers the Council's priorities in Building Confidence in Coalville and Homes and Communities.

Alternative options considered:

Financial appraisal and cost benefit analysis were carried out. No equivalent opportunities that would deliver priorities and benefit from grant funding were available.

List of Background Papers: None

Declarations: None

Source of Delegation: Cabinet - 16 January 2018 - Minute No. 97

Contact: Glyn Jones, Strategic Director of Housing and Customer Services Email: glyn.jones@nwleicestershire.gov.uk Tel: 01530 454819.

Publication date: 28/02/2018

Date of decision: 06/02/2018