Issue details

Council New Build Housing Feasibility and HRA Site Appraisals

To inform Cabinet of the outcome of a feasibility study into developing a council house new build programme on HRA land and to identify potential HRA sites that are able to support such a programme.  The report will advise Members of the issues involved in a council new build programme, including availability of funding and potential need to invest land at nil value, and seek a decision on how to proceed.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Decision due: 7 Feb 2012 by Cabinet

DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Director of Adult and Housing Services

SLT date: The provision of new council homes will help the Council meet the growing demand for more affordable housing and help give fair access to good quality accommodation in safe communities.