To consider options to increase the number of affordable homes in the Borough.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2013
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
It has become apparent, in discussions between Officers and Members over proposals for increasing the number of affordable homes within the Borough, that there is time-limited grant funding available to the Council should the decision be taken to become a syndicated partner for a Mortgage Rescue Scheme. Furthermore, there are a number of households within the Borough who are in immediate need of such assistance.
In the light of this, Members have agreed that this report should be fast-tracked in order that the Council can take up this opportunity on behalf of eligible households as quickly as possible.
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
An appendix to the Draft Delivering New Affordable Housing Report contains a list of possible sites for Affordable Housing Development including a number which have not been declared surplus. Disclosure of this information might impact on the financial affairs of residents of properties in close proximity to such sites.
Decision due: 15 Oct 2013 by Executive
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Housing
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director - Leisure, Environmental and Community Services
Department: Planning & Regeneration, Regulatory, Housing Services Directorate
Contact: Matthew Bough, Acting Housing Strategy and Enabling Manager Tel: 01527 548465 Email: matthew.bough@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Tel: 01527 64252 ext 3120.