Issue details

Allocation of Commuted Sums Funds to Lune Valley Community Land Trust

The report seeks approval from Cabinet to award a grant of commuted sums to Lune Valley CLT to implement a new scheme of affordable housing in Halton and amend the council's existing policy on commuted sum payments.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Halton-with-Aughton and Kellet Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/06/2020

Decision due: 14 July 2020 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member with particular responsibility for Environmental Services

Contact: Kathy Beaton, Housing Strategy Officer Email: KBeaton@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582724.

Consultation process

Community consultation has been undertaken by Lune Valley CLT regarding their development proposals and a parish housing needs survey was also commissioned.

Consultees

Halton and some surrounding parishes were included in the parish housing needs survey and drop in events held in Halton.

Are there any climate change implications?: Yes - the scheme seeks to achieve zero carbon homes

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Allocation of Commuted Sums Funds to Lune Valley Community Land Trust