Issue details

Affordable Housing Commuted Sums to support the Council Housing Growth Acquisitions Programme for 68 properties across 2022/23 and 2023/24

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:

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

Decisions