Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Caroline Jackson)

Cabinet received a report from the Director for Economic Growth and Regeneration that provided an update on the position in respect of the Halton Mills housing project and proposed a way forward, which would allow pre-development to proceed as well as ensure implications in respect of extant sums, state aid and procurement were addressed.  The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3, of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.

The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in a exempt report exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Resolved unanimously:

(1)          The resolution is set out in a minute exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Officer responsible for effecting the decision:

Director for Economic Growth and Regeneration

Reasons for making the decision:

The decision is consistent with the Council Plan and improving the quality and availability of housing including the provision of affordable housing.  Approval of this report will have a positive impact as considerable efforts are being made to ensure the housing provided will meet an identified need and the design and quality of the housing proposed offers the potential to meet the needs of vulnerable groups and those in need of affordable housing.