Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

19 May 2009

Decision Title:

Dwellings at Mitchell Buildings, Yateley and

Velmead Road, Fleet

Decision Reference:

681

Report From:

Director of Property, Business & Regulatory Services

Contact name:

Christopher Jelliffe

Tel:

01962 846617

Email:

[email protected]

1) Summary

The following decisions were made:

1.1. That the eight dwellings at Mitchell Buildings, Yateley and Velmead Road, Fleet be marketed to new members of staff joining schools in the north-east of the County; and

1.2. the Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Interim Head of Estates) be asked to explore options for management of the property, either through purchase or lease, by Registered Social Landlords including the potential to meet emergency and short-term needs; and

1.3. the Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Interim Head of Estates) be asked to report back in the autumn on the level of take-up by staff, and with proposals for the long-term ownership and occupation of the dwellings.

2) Reasons for the decision

2.1. To ensure that the currently under-utilised residential accommodation is brought into effective use.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1:

Retaining the dwellings in County Council ownership and investing in necessary improvements.

3.2 Option 2:

Disposal of the dwellings, either on the open market or to a housing association.

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

N/A

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

N/A

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

19 May 2009

Executive Member for Policy & Resources

Councillor T K Thornber, CBE