Issue details

Purchase of 11 homes built by Vistry for temporary accommodation

Cabinet approved the purchase 11 homes, constructed by Vistry, that will be used for temporary accommodation in the Thanet District.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure or Making one-off Savings anticipated to be £250,000 or more*;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Thanet Villages Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/09/2024

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Need to purchase the properties whilst available

Decision due: 17 Sep 2024 by Overview & Scrutiny Panel

Decision due: 26 Sep 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing

Lead director: Director of Place

What the decision will mean: Approval to purchase 11 properties within the General Fund for temporary accommodation (TA).