To consider a report of Cabinet on 12 HRA sites JV procurement – entering into a Limited Liability Partnership (attached, subject to approval by Cabinet).

One question on report responded to.

Report AGREED by 34 votes to 14.

A report of Cabinet gave details of the outcome of the review of the procurement process for the regeneration of 12 sites that had been previously agreed by Cabinet. The report also sought approval from Cabinet on the award pf Preferred Bidder status, summarised the rationale for the venture and provided information on the consultation and procurement process. The report was agreed by Cabinet at its meeting on 17 January 2018.

A question on the report by the Residents’ Group and a response by the Leader of the Council are shown as appendix 2 to these minutes.

The report was AGREED by 34 votes to 14 (see division 2) and it was RESOLVED: 

To make an application to the Secretary of State, where required, for the disposal of property and land (the precise areas of land to be decided by the Lead Member for Housing after consultation with the Director of Neighbourhoods) under section 32(2) of the Housing Act 1985.