Decision details

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

A formal decision is required to authorise completion of the transfer of Plots 13 and 14 St Johns Wood, Clacton (also known as 2 and 4 Melinda Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8HX) to the Council as Affordable Housing Dwellings at the revised price of £210,000 each (total purchase price £420,000). The Council is not required to become a member of any management company. However, it is for the Council and adjoining owners to agree what works and/or maintenance is required and the costs involved to any party walls, fences or any private services which are not adopted or the responsibility of other statutory undertakers.
The Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery) has the delegated powers to make this decision on the terms set out in the Joint Report of the Corporate Finance and Governance Portfolio Holder and the Housing Portfolio Holder and in accordance paragraph (b) of the Cabinet Decision dated 17 December 2021.

Decision:

That the Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery) notes the contents of the report and authorises:
(i) Completion of the transfer of Plots 13 and 14 St Johns Wood, Clacton (also known as 2 and 4 Melinda Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8HX) to the Council as Affordable Housing Dwellings at the purchase price of £210,000 each (total purchase price £420,000).

Alternative options considered:

No other options have been considered.

Publication date: 12/01/2022

Date of decision: 12/01/2022

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