Decision details

Approve delegated authority for the procurement of a housing development partner.

Matter for Decision

The report referred to the procurement of a house builder partner to develop, or re-develop, Affordable Housing to be owned and managed by Cambridge City Council across a number of sites in the city. This could include market housing, Affordable Housing as well as mixed use, commercial and housing developments.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

The Executive Councillor for Housing resolved to:

     i.        To approve the procurement of a development partner.

    ii.        To give delegated authority to the Director of Community Services, following consultation with the Housing Revenue Account Principal Accountant and the Head of Legal Services, to complete the procurement process and legal documentation to select a development partner.

   iii.        To note that any proposed Development Agreements for individual sites will be brought back to Committee for scheme specific approval.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Head of Strategic Housing.

No comments were made.

The Committee:

Resolved unanimously to endorse the amended recommendation.  

The Executive Councillor approved the amended recommendation.  

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.