Decision details
Acquisition of strategic Housing site in South Herefordshire
Decision Maker: Cabinet member commissioning, procurement and assets
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the strategic purchase of a property in the Ross East ward within a
defined budget and to authorise officers, following appropriate consultation and due
diligence, to proceed with the acquisition.
Decision:
That:
a) The Cabinet Member agrees to the purchase of a freehold property as set out in
appendix A and subject to completion of all the due diligence process and the Director
of Resources and Assurance being satisfied that the purchase provides value for money;
b) A budget of up to £1,120,000 is agreed to complete the purchase, all other associated fees and refurbishment; and
c) The Corporate Director, Economy & Environment, following consultation with the
Cabinet Member Commissioning, Procurement and Assets, be authorised to take all
operational decisions to complete the purchase and undertake subsequent improvement works.
Alternative options considered:
Not to proceed with the purchase. The option is not recommended as the council has a number of statutory duties to meet in relation to the accommodation of vulnerable groups such as homelessness, people with learning disabilities and children that the council is responsible for looking after as a Corporate parent.
Reason Key: Expenditure;
Wards Affected: Ross East; Ross West;
Consultees
The project proposal is being developed in
conjunction with the Strategic Housing Manager.
The Cabinet Member Housing, Regulatory Services & Community
Safety is aware of the proposals and will be formally briefed along
with the lead, decision making member. Any comments and
considerations will be factored into the report.
Contact: Matthew Locking, Energy strategy officer Email: mlocking@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 12/12/2022
Date of decision: 12/12/2022
Effective from: 17/12/2022
Accompanying Documents:
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