Decision details

(KEY DECISION)

That the Executive:

a)        Approved the appointment of Jeakins Weir Ltd as the contractor to complete the Cannock Road housing development.

b)        Approved the amendment of the budget for this scheme to £1,036,107.

c)         Delegated authority to the Executive Member for Housing and Communities, in liaison with the Assistant Director, Housing & Communities, to take any further decisions and/or actions required to conclude this procurement and deliver this capital programme.

(Reasons for Decisions)

·                To reduce health and safety risks associated with leaving an unfinished

building site vacant.

·                To meet our commitment to increase the number of affordable homes to help address the shortage of affordable homes in North Northamptonshire.

·                To use available Right to Buy funds for 40% of the scheme cost and to

avoid paying these funds back to the Government with interest.

·                To increase the availability of homes with wheelchair access.

·                To improve the area by regenerating a derelict commercial building.