Issue details

Acquisition of 17 Old Gloucester Road

 

 

David Roberts, Head of Property and Asset Management as authorised by the cabinet report of 11 November 2015 authorises the purchase of the dwelling at 17 Old Gloucester Road as it has been considered that it is suitable for use as affordable housing (in accordance with the parameters as set out within Section 4.5 of the Cabinet report). This acquisition falls within the amount subject to a total cap on the consideration paid for the entire portfolio of £1 million.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/05/2016

Contact: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected].

Consultation process

Included within the attached Cabinet report, page 5, para 6.

The proposed alternative use of Right to Buy Receipts has been discussed with and has the support of the Joint Programme Group (JPG). This group is made up of senior officers from both the council and Cheltenham Borough Homes. Also the Cabinet Member Peter Jeffries (Cabinet Member Housing) is in support.

Results of consultation were positive.

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