Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Authority to undertake preparatory work for the establishment of a company able to trade with the public in the provision of services
Having considered the confidential appendices, it was
RESOLVED: That the development of further preparatory work, described in the report, to enable officers to report back to a future Cabinet meeting to approve a suitable company structure for a Lettings Agency be approved.
Reason for Decision: To support the Council in maintaining access to private properties to meet its statutory housing duties, generate an income stream back to the General Fund and provide a management vehicle for new and acquired housing in Council ownership. To support the Council’s priorities to make a difference for the most vulnerable and for families.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: As set out in the officer report.
Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted: None.
Report author: Lynne Pennington
Publication date: 18/06/2015
Date of decision: 17/06/2015
Decided at meeting: 17/06/2015 - Cabinet
Effective from: 26/06/2015
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