Issue - meetings

To consider options for the delivery of affordable housing in Cheshire East.

Consideration was given to options for the delivery of affordable housing in Cheshire East.  The report identified the need for additional measures to be taken to achieve the development of new affordable housing in the Borough including the identification of sites and funding opportunities

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report:

1.      That officers identify a list of potential sites from sources such as the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment, and information held by the Council’s Assets Service, which could be suitable for the development of affordable housing.

2. That approval be given for officers to explore the opportunities in relation to these sites from the options described in the report, and any other new initiatives that arise, consistent with the objectives of providing more affordable housing.

3. That officers start a process of identifying preferred partners for the development of housing sites, in conjunction with the Homes and Communities Agency.

4. That further reports be received by Cabinet or the relevant Portfolio Holders on the outcomes of the various assessments and business cases for land use and affordable housing developments.