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Report of the Director of Housing

Presented by the Housing Portfolio Holder

The Housing Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members. He reminded Members that they had considered previous reports in relation to future options for some decommissioned sites in the district and that proposals for a Council led new build scheme would not be financially viable for the authority at present or it would require significant subsidy. He advised Members that the report was seeking authority for powers to be delegated to the Director of Housing with support from the Deputy Section 151 Officer to look at disposal options for the sites listed in the attached appendix.

It was moved by Councillor R D Bayliss, seconded by Councillor N J Rushton and

RESOLVED THAT:

Authority to dispose of HRA sites in appendix one for redevelopment as outlined in the report  be delegated to the Director of Housing, with  support from the Deputy S151 Officer, and in consultation with the Housing Portfolio Holder.

Reason for decision:To obtain best value for the Council from the disposal of HRA sites in terms of facilitating the supply of new housing to meet local needs, and maximising the income received in order to achieve the target for disposals within the HRA Business Plan.

Having declared an interest in item 16 Councillor N J Rushton left the meeting during the consideration of the item