Decision details

The report will present an outline business case for the disposal of the Queens Court site in Rainham and development of 8 units of supported accommodation, plus 2 units for shared ownership, for people with learning disability and complex needs, alongside a development of general housing units.

22/2009 The Cabinet recommended to Full Council that it agrees to the disposal of the Queens Court site, at the best price reasonably obtainable with conditions attached to ensure the development of affordable supported housing and delegates to the Assistant Director of Housing and Corporate Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, to finalise the terms of the transaction.
23/2009 The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Children and Adults to agree a variance to the existing care support contract with The Avenues Trust for the provision of care support services at the property in line with personalisation policy.

To facilitate the provision of affordable supported housing, general needs housing and release capital receipts from underutilised and potentially surplus assets.