Community Housing Fund (CHF)
The purpose of this report is to:
• note that the Council has been awarded a CHF grant from
Government of £103,375 for the year 2016 / 17. This funding
is to help the Council bring forward community led housing
development in the Borough aimed at first time buyers in response
to the problems second homes can cause in reducing supply.
• seek approval for the use of this year’s grant
allocation to appoint specialist consultants to undertake
feasibility work to support the development of a Community Land
Trust who can then deliver affordable housing units to meet local
needs on a long term basis.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects two or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2017
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
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Decision due: 16 Mar 2017 by Cabinet Regeneration Sub Committee
Lead member: Lead Member for Economic Development, Property, Communications (incl. Housing), Councillor Ross McWilliams, Cabinet Member for Digital Connectivity, Housing Opportunity, & Sport & Leisure cllr.mcwilliams@rbwm.gov.uk
Contact: Chris Hilton, Head of Regeneration Email: Chris.Hilton@rbwm.gov.uk, Russell O'Keefe, Executive Director Email: russell.o'keefe@rbwm.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Internal process
Has/have the Cabinet Member(s) agreed to the item being added?: yes