Issue - meetings

This report seeks Council approval to add £45,000 to the Capital Programme to enable 89 Beechings Way, Gillingham to be converted into a flat.

Discussion:

This report sought approval to add £45,000 to the Capital Programme to enable 89 Beechings Way to be converted into a flat.

Councillor Jarrett, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance, supported by Councillor Doe, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Community Services  proposed the recommendation contained within the report.

Decision:

It be agreed that £45,000 be added to the Capital Programme to pay for the cost of conversion once planning consent has been obtained for the conversion of 89 Beechings Way into a flat. 

Background:

This report provided details of a proposal to declare two properties surplus (231 and 233 Beechings Way, Gillingham) and to provide capital funding to meet the costs of converting 89 Beechings Way, Gillingham, from office use to an affordable housing unit. The report set out the history of the properties and further information on the proposals.

Reasons:

To reduce revenue costs, reuse a void property, realise capital receipts and gain investment in the Medway area, without a reduction in affordable housing.