Issue - decisions

To authorise the Head of Property, Finance & Assets or in their absence the Executive Director – Finance and Assets to:

a) take decisions (including key decisions)in respect of the acquisition of properties which are considered to be suitable for use as affordable housing (in accordance with the parameters set out in Section 4 below), and subject to budget allocation, and in consultation with the Cabinet Member Housing;

b) take all necessary steps and undertake all necessary procedures including entering into any legal arrangements or other documentation as may be required to implement or facilitate the acquisitions, in consultation with the Borough Solicitor.