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Officer Executive Decision - Record
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Democratic Services for adding to the Council’s records of decision for
publication.
Decision(s) taken: To
buy back 34 Aylesborough Close
Decision of: Director
of Community and Customer Services
Date of decision: 8 May 2015
Matter for Decision: The
acquisition of a dwelling in the city, in line with the HRA Acquisition and
Disposal Policy
Any alternative options considered and rejected: No alternatives were considered.
Reason(s) for the decision including any background papers
considered: The Housing Act 2004
introduced the ‘Right of First Refusal’ (RFR) which enables local authorities
the first opportunity to ‘buy back’ properties being sold by former tenants who
acquired the property under the Right to Buy (RTB). The Act came into effect on the 18 January
2005. The Council had 8 weeks to determine whether to enact this right and a
following 12 weeks to complete on the purchase should they opt to. On this
occasion, the owner occupier had approached the Council directly with a view to
the Council re-acquiring the property
Conflicts of interest and dispensations granted by the Chief
Executive: If you consider that any
councillor consulted when being asked to take a decision has a conflict of
interest, you should consult Simon Pugh, Head of Legal Services for advice as a
dispensation granted by the Chief Executive for the councillor may be arranged.
Other Comments:
Reference: TBC
Contact for further information: Julia Hovells