Issue details

Approval to develop further a plan to set up Commercial Company to trade services as a Lettings Agency

Authority to undertake preparatory work for the establishment of a company able to trade with the public in the provision of services

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/05/2015

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Urgent: No;

Decision due: 17 June 2015 by Cabinet

Lead Member: Councillors Glen Hearnden and Keith Ferry

Lead member: Business, Planning & Regeneration Portfolio Holder, Housing Portfolio Holder

Lead director: Corporate Director, Resources, Divisional Director, Housing Services

Department: Resources Directorate

Contact: Lynne Pennington, Divisional Director, Housing Email: paul.mullins@harrow.gov.uk Tel: 020 8420 9680 Email: lynne.pennington@harrow.gov.uk, Tom Whiting, Interim Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service, Corporate Director, Resources & Commercial Email: tom.whiting@harrow.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultation with various potential market consumers has been undertaken via web survey and an introductory presentation was made at 2 separate Landlord forums

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Agenda Report and any related appendices:Legal Advice re company formation; Business Case for Formation of Lettings agency;Business Plan for Lettings agency