Issue details

Disposal of Land at Kenmore Drive, Cleckheaton

Approval is sought to dispose of council land at ‘less than best consideration to a registered provider for an affordable, older people’s extra care scheme. This links directly to the Kirklees Housing Strategy 2018-2023 priority of enabling housing growth and specialist accommodation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/Savings > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Cleckheaton;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/04/2019

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Decision due: 26 May 2020 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Housing & Highways

Lead director: Service Director - Housing

Department: Housing and Highways

Contact: Julie Bullen 01484 221000 Email: j.bullen@kirklees.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Wide engagement has taken place in developing and shaping the Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan. Officers have engaged with Cabinet and ward members on the site as part of this process.

Local Government Act 1972 :Section 123 Disposal of Public Open Space is being carried out and views will be sought from Cabinet on the outcome.

Members/Officers Involved: Naz Parkar - Director of Growth and Housing Adele Buckley – Head of Housing Growth and Regeneration Julie Bullen – Housing Growth Project Manager Joe Tingle – Strategic Lead Assets, Capital, Economy and Infrastructure

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