Decision details

Aquisition of site 'P'

Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Chief Finance Officer decided (i) the most financially advantageous funding arrangements for the purchase, (ii) the most tax efficient method of holding the asset, and overall ensured the acquisition is prudentially affordable;

Reasons for the decision:

Acquiring the site will bring in a steady income stream in order for the Council to deliver its ambitious housing and regeneration programme across the Borough to help meet the needs of its residents. The Council needs to generate additional income to offset the revenue impacts of undertaking these projects across the Borough

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - to acquire the site
Option 2 - not to acquire the site

Publication date: 12/02/2019

Date of decision: 11/02/2019