Decision details

To obtain Executive approval for Fareham Housing to acquire additional homes, dispose of existing properties and change the tenure of vacant properties, to ensure the housing stock is fit for purpose and meets local housing need.

The Affordable Housing Strategy (2019) aims to provide the right affordable homes in the right places for those who need them.  As a responsible housing provider, Fareham Housing aims to provide accommodation to meet the needs of residents.

The report recommends delegated authority is given to the Director of Housing to acquire, dispose or change the tenure of empty homes as required, to ensure decisions concerning the best use of the housing stock can be made quickly and efficiently.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees to:

(a)  delegate authority to the Director of Housing, following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing, and the Section 151 Officer, to approve the acquisition, disposal or change of tenure of void properties by Fareham Housing, typically on an individual, ad hoc property basis; and

(b)  delegate authority to the Director of Housing, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, to use the capital receipts arising from the sale of Council homes, either through disposal or Right to Buy, to be spent on the acquisition of additional affordable housing, regeneration of existing stock or paying Housing Revenue Account debt.