Agenda and minutes

To receive details of any Member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a Member of the Committee.

Councillor Norfolk for Councillor Gregson.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Councillor Mitchell stated that he had made the initial introduction to the company that had submitted the proposal before the Committee. However, he had not had any involvement with them since that time.

Up to a total of fifteen minutes can be allowed, with each speaker being allocated a maximum of five minutes, for members of the public to present a petition, ask a question or comment on any matter on the Agenda or within the remit of the Committee.

None.

Which in the opinion of the Chair is of sufficient urgency as to warrant consideration.

None.

The Committee is invited to pass the following resolution:-

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of information as defined in Schedule 12A of the said Act.

RESOLVED: That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of information as defined in Schedule 12A of the said Act.

To consider a proposal for the acquisition of properties to be let as Affordable Housing.

(Report to follow)

The Committee considered a proposal for securing housing at affordable rents. The Corporate Director – Finance and Resources presented the report, setting out a proposal for acquiring properties from a housing development which the Council could then manage at affordable rents. Outline terms were set out in the report.

Having considered the proposal, taking into account Officer advice and due diligence undertaken, the Committee agreed that this proposal should not be progressed.