To seek approval to agree a property purchase and repair package with grant funding totalling up to £495,000 with Connexus Housing Group. 

This will enable Connexus to purchase a maximum of four properties from the open market to accommodate households from specific client groups whose housing needs could not otherwise be met by social housing available within Herefordshire Council’s allocation policy.  The affordable housing stock that is currently available in the county is either too small and/or does not meet wheelchair accessible standards.  Affordable larger family and wheelchair accessible accommodation is being provided by way of negotiation with private developers through the planning system or by partnership working with housing providers.