The Chief Officer of Asset Management and Regeneration has been requested to approve the use of Affordable Housing Commuted Sums to support the Council Housing Growth Acquisitions Programme in the acquisition of 68 properties across 2022/23 and 2023/24. This funding will support the delivery of much needed affordable housing across the city.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/03/2023
Decision due: Not before 28th Apr 2023 by Director of City Development
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: City Development
Contact: Clare Wiggins, Principal Regeneration Officer 0113 535 1237 Email: Clare.Wiggins@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Briefings with the Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate took place 13th March 2023 where support for the decision was confirmed.
The Affordable Housing Delivery Board, chaired by the Chief Officer of Asset Management and Regeneration, has confirmed its support for this decision on 31st January 2023.
Consultees
Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate
Chief Officer of Asset Management and Regeneration
Head of Finance
Head of Council Housing Growth
Commercial Property Team Leader, Legal Services