Decision details

1)    That approval be given for the Ashbrow Housing Scheme to be progresses.

2)    That approval be given to the preferred bidder, as detailed within the exempt appendix at Agenda Item 15.

3)    That, pursuant to (2) above, it be noted that a report will be submitted to a future Cabinet meeting setting out the finalised terms of the contract with the preferred bidder before signature.

4)    That, pursuant to (2) and (3) above, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director (Legal and Governance) to finalise and enter in to all appropriate contracts, deeds, and documents in relation to the appointment of the preferred bidder in consultation with the Assistant Director (Place).

5)    That it be noted that the Extra Care Scheme would be funded through the Housing Revenue Account Strategic Capital Plan and that the expenditure was previously approved by Cabinet (2 February 2016) and Council (17 February 2016).

6)    That it be noted that the site would contribute to delivery of the Council’s housing strategy and provide a range of products to support housing growth, a long term supply of affordable housing, and meet the housing needs of the most vulnerable groups.