Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director City Development seeking approval to dispose of a cleared site in Holbeck at less than best consideration and on the basis of a “one to one” negotiation with Unity Housing Association. The disposal of this site will facilitate the development of an affordable housing scheme in a priority regeneration area of the city.

Appendix 2 to the submitted report is designated as exempt under the provisions of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4 (3).

The Director City Development submitted a report which sought approval to dispose of a cleared site in Holbeck at less than best consideration and on the basis of a “one to one” negotiation with Unity Housing Association. The report noted that the disposal of the specified site would facilitate the development of an affordable housing scheme in a priority regeneration area of the city.

The proposals detailed within the submitted report were welcomed, as it was noted that such proposals would provide much needed accommodation and would also assist with the regeneration of the area.

Following consideration of Appendix 2 to the submitted report, designated as exempt under the provisions of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3), which was considered in private at the conclusion of the meeting, it was

RESOLVED –

(a)  That a proposal to dispose of a cleared site in Holbeck, as identified at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved, on the basis of a “one to one” negotiation with Unity Housing Association at a less than best consideration, on the terms detailed within exempt Appendix 2 to the submitted report.

(b)  That the necessary authority be delegated to the Director of City Development (with the power to sub delegate) in order to approve the detailed terms of the sale.