Decision details

This report will outline details of the Community Housing Fund allocation of almost £1.4million from government and make recommendations in terms of delegated powers and the spend of these funds.
(Recommendation to Council)

RESOLVED

That the allocation of funding of £1,386,067 for the 2016-2017 financial year from the government’s Community Housing Fund to support community-led housing developments be noted.

RECOMMENDED TO THE COUNCIL

(1)   That the allocation of funding of £1,386,067 for the 2016-2017 financial year from the government’s Community Housing Fund to support community-led housing developments be noted.

(2)   That authority be delegated to the Head of Housing and Environment Services, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Members for Finance and Governance and for Housing and Environment Services, to approve the spend of the funds in para (1) above in line with government guidance issued with the notification of the award (appendix 1 to the agenda report) and Chichester District Council’s Housing Strategy.