Issue - meetings

To consider the proposed new Council Homes Investment Plan 2020-2025 that sets out how the Council will invest in its existing homes and in building and acquiring new Council homes to help meet local housing needs.

The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. That the Council Homes Investment Plan 2020-2025 is adopted and implemented by the Council for the period up to the 31 March 2025, working with Blackpool Coastal Housing.

2. That the Director of Resources be delegated authority to purchase up to 50 homes at market value that best meet the greatest local needs outlined in the Investment Plan, after consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member and Blackpool Coastal Housing. The decision to authorise the purchases is to be in the form of a published Officer decision with a report detailing the rationale behind the purchases and financial viability.